Uber Drivers Stage Strike for Better Pay and Working Conditions
Thousands of Uber, Bolt, and Addison Lee drivers in the UK are participating in a strike on Valentine's Day to demand improved pay and working conditions. The drivers, who have been logging off during peak hours, aim to raise awareness about their struggles with low earnings and insecure work. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) is backing the strike, highlighting concerns about driver safety and the lack of protections.
- The strike highlights a growing issue in the gig economy where workers are demanding better treatment and more secure employment arrangements.
- How will the outcomes of this strike and similar campaigns impact the future of the ride-hailing industry and its relationship with drivers?