Drivers won't have an appeal in less ambiguous situations. If their passenger rating is too low, or they're booted for criminal allegations, the deactivation is final. There is the option of taking a training course if their "quality" is considered poor, however.

This won't completely satisfy drivers wanting to be treated as full-fledged employees, especially in cities where appeals aren't even an option. Even so, it could make a big difference in one of Uber's largest markets. New York City drivers won't feel quite so much like they're walking along a knife's edge -- they won't necessarily lose their livelihood just because they couldn't take a passenger one night.