gig-workers Deactivated Without Warning? How Gig Workers Fight Back Against Uber, Lyft, DoorDash You open the app. You are ready to drive. Then you see it: "Your account has been deactivated." No call. No warning. No chance to explain. Just locked out of the job that pays your rent. If you drive for Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash, this is not rare.