 The agreement requires that drivers be paid a minimum of $32.50 an hour and be provided with a suite of benefits and job protections. Uber and Lyft will also pay $175 million to the state, most of which will be distributed to current and former drivers. Governor Maura Healey says the lawsuit was always about fairness for drivers, and the settlement will make sure they receive a fair wage. Hundreds of criminal cases may need to be retired due to a DNA lab mistake.