AB5 FALLOUT: Uber CEO Says Its Service Will Probably Shut Down Temporarily in California If It’s Forced to Classify Drivers as Employees. “Khosrowshahi said on Wednesday that his Plan B if Uber can’t win on appeal would be to temporarily pause service in California. While he said Uber would later resume service in the state, it would likely be more centered in cities, which could mean limited availability in less concentrated areas like suburbs.”