Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers across the U.S. went on strike on Valentine's Day, demanding fair wages and safety measures. The strikes took place in multiple cities, including Philadelphia, Austin, and Chicago, with drivers refusing fares at airports and rallying for better pay. The drivers expressed concerns about rising prices and decreasing earnings, highlighting the need for improved working conditions and pay transparency.
scenes from Uber drivers’ Valentines Day protest at the company’s SF headquarters corporate profits and high executive pay, they say, have come at the expense of longtime drivers’ wages https://t.co/KA4zCmP4jf https://t.co/HFayMD1FkJ
Thousands of Uber, Lyft and food delivery drivers across the nation went on strike Wednesday for higher pay and better working conditions. https://t.co/00Huhjp8XR
There was a protest on Wednesday by Uber drivers in San Francisco as part of a national day of action. More than 100 @Uber drivers gathered at the Potrero Center Lot demanding fair pay and transparency. https://t.co/1S7oFwm2HB https://t.co/eD5RUiSu4F
Thousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine's Day, calling for higher pay and other changes to their working conditions. https://t.co/kBPLaYwgMT
Uber, Lyft app drivers strike at PHL Airport, nationwide on Valentine's Day https://t.co/6KV0IlgtMj
Some drivers who are not feeling the love from ride-hailing and delivery services Uber, Lyft and DoorDash went on strike near PHL. Their major concerns are driver pay, driver safety and the handling of passenger complaints. #LISTEN 🎧 https://t.co/CnVyJyUmfQ
Thousands of drivers for Uber and Lyft were on strike Wednesday, protesting what they call unfair wage practices. The rallies were held in 17 cities across the nation. @CSloanTV spoke to drivers at a rally at Newark Liberty International Airport. https://t.co/DRFZ1LNuoQ
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers were gathered at O'Hare Airport's rideshare waiting lot Wednesday morning to kick off a strike that was held across multiple cities across the country, including in Philadelphia, Miami and Austin, Texas. https://t.co/mr4VEmC2Lt
"Uber and Lyft, they are a fraud. They are a complete fraud." Some Uber and Lyft drivers in the Philadelphia area are looking for more love from their companies this Valentine's Day. https://t.co/rwfrOhvllB
Uber and Lyft drivers parked their cars and demonstrated at airports across the country on Wednesday. Riders say they have had extended wait times and higher ride fares. @K_Hua spoke with drivers and riders about changes they hope this strike with bring. https://t.co/2Vlud5hsya
Uber and Lyft drivers rally at Newark Airport as part of nationwide strike on Valentine's Day https://t.co/AlhtMobfE6 https://t.co/dZZDoQmu2U
A group of Lyft and Uber drivers staged a rally in LA in conjunction with strikes being held across the country accusing the ride-hailing services of changing the way drivers are paid, leading to a sharp drop in wages. https://t.co/Lwa9BkXXcf
Rideshare drivers across the country are on strike Wednesday, including at O'Hare Airport. https://t.co/p7fJ4MzJlX
Lyft, Uber drivers stay off app as part of nationwide strike https://t.co/Qu9RInJElo
Ride-sharing and delivery drivers are striking in different cities, including Austin, on Valentine's Day to demand changes to wages and benefits. https://t.co/ld8buh9wk1
Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers stop work on Valentine's Day, demanding better pay https://t.co/pvioAbrJP8
Thousands of drivers for ride hailing services and food delivery riders in the United States and United Kingdom are due to strike on Valentine’s Day in disputes over pay and working conditions. https://t.co/QrrqpOh1Ok
Takeaway delivery drivers are striking on Valentine's Day to demand better pay and improved working conditions. https://t.co/rfS6mfeDRB
“We can’t survive on the fees they’re offering us.” Valentine's takeaway orders face disruption amid a pay strike by delivery drivers from apps like Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Rosanna Lockwood speaks to delivery driver Uli Cioffi on the picket line. @Roolockwood | #TalkTV https://t.co/j8rnYTmy7E
Uber and Lyft drivers rally for better pay at Austin airport. See photos from the strike https://t.co/LuRuj8ai5h
Rideshare drivers protesting unfair wages and deactivations from the platform arriving now at @Uber HQ. https://t.co/yuGKxNCbFv
Today, drivers for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash will hold demonstrations outside of airports in ten cities, including Chicago, to demand fair wages. https://t.co/hnbcqqr8Kk
.@Uber drivers protesting in some creative ways today for higher wages and to end unfair deactivations https://t.co/pfrCdY1dmp
Date night strike: Thousands of US, UK delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine’s Day https://t.co/i1o6QHjuUB https://t.co/v6RpWbfajp
Uber, Lyft drivers strike across US, demanding fairer pay https://t.co/sEUXAAJ5iY https://t.co/39Fy4N8tc9
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers plan to strike over wages on Valentine's Day in Austin, other cities https://t.co/NVEOt1AYTd
Joined @NBCNewsNow to discuss strikes planned today in a dozen-plus cities by Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers: https://t.co/OkSEtulNsx (39 mins in)
Uber and Lyft drivers rallied at Newark Airport this morning as part of a nationwide strike on Valentine's Day. @csloantv reports on some of their demands. https://t.co/DRFZ1LMWzi
Uber and Lyft have given rideshare workers the short end of the stick for far too long. Prices continue to rise while drivers are left with a smaller and smaller cut of the pie. I stand in solidarity with the workers on strike in Pittsburgh and around the globe. ✊🏾 https://t.co/8PnJl0UGfO
Uber and Lyft drivers in Chicago plan airport strikes on Valentine’s Day. @AhmadShanzeh has more https://t.co/eHRt1Owcrd
Uber, Lyft drivers refuse fares at Austin airport amid Valentine's Day strike https://t.co/6OxgXwbNTB
Uber and Lyft drivers are on strike across the country today to demand fair pay. Uber’s revenue jumped 34% last quarter as a result of taking more from drivers. Uber now takes nearly 40% of the cost of each ride and sometimes over 50%. We spoke to drivers demanding change. https://t.co/Va0KoDWfGc
Thousands of rideshare app drivers are going on strike on Valentine’s Day across 10 U.S. cities. Here's why https://t.co/6xMTvsvVVQ
Looking to get a ride to your Valentine's Day date? Uber and Lyft may not be options, as rideshare drivers and app-based delivery drivers across the country are going on strike, seeking better pay and safety precautions for the growing occupation https://t.co/wFXGOdkC3p
A strike is looking to put the brakes on ride-hailing services in Philadelphia and nine other U.S. cities on Valentine's Day. https://t.co/rwfrOhuNw3
No labor or love from striking Uber, Lyft drivers on Valentines Day in these major cities https://t.co/d7Ru5BupQG
Valentine's Day: Uber, Lyft rideshare drivers strike. https://t.co/yb43m96DpE Click the image to read more:
DoorDash, Uber, and Lyft drivers plan Valentine's Day strike as workers call for fair wages and safety measures https://t.co/q1WWQ2iJh7 https://t.co/2vWuVxWH5B
Rideshare drivers are planning to strike and rally at O'Hare on Valentine’s Day. https://t.co/NiwiizAFVN https://t.co/ae4uSLnNia
Thousands of US Uber and Lyft drivers plan Valentine's Day strikes https://t.co/VheE6OtA1W