The Independent Drivers Guild (IDG) is a Machinists Union affiliate representing for-hire vehicle drivers, primarily in New York City, with advocacy extending to a broader audience across NY, NJ, CT, FL and IL. Founded in 2016, IDG is led and powered by drivers, focusing on collective bargaining rights and safer, more fair working conditions for Uber and Lyft drivers and other rideshare workers. The organization engages in direct actions, policy advocacy, legal support, and driver welfare initiatives to empower drivers and address immediate hardships in the rideshare industry.