A Queens city lawmaker said on Thursday that he expects his legislation, aimed at strengthening protections for Uber and Lyft drivers from being kicked off the platforms through "deactivations," to receive a vote before the current City Council's session ends in two weeks.

City Council Member Shekar Krishnan told amNewYork he believes the council will take up his bill, Intro. 276, during its last full meeting scheduled for Dec. 18.

"We are moving forward with all deliberate speed to get this done before the end of the year," the council member said. "We're in the final stages of reviewing and finalizing legislation. My expectation is that by the end of this year, we'll have this done."

The Council member made the prediction following a rally with for-hire-vehicle drivers who say they we

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