Thousands of U.S. ride-hailing workers from companies such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash announced plans for a major strike on Wednesday, targeting major U.S. airports to demand better pay and benefits. The strike, described by organizers as their largest yet, aims to address grievances over low wages, unsafe working conditions, and unfair deactivations from the platforms. Demonstrations include picketing and parking cars at airport locations, with workers rallying for fair wages and respect for their work. The action has caused extended wait times and higher ride fares for riders. Some protests, including those at Uber's headquarters in San Francisco, have seen drivers demanding transparency and a fair share of the companies' earnings amidst rising corporate profits.
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
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
Rideshare drivers in Chicago and across our nation are taking a stand for fair wages and demanding respect for their work. As companies see historic revenues, workers deserve a fair share of the earnings. Today and always, I stand in solidarity with all workers on strike! https://t.co/u9dedRXLic
About 100 ride-share drivers gathered in O’Hare Airport’s ride-share staging lot around midday Wednesday to protest working conditions, but the lack of a widespread strike meant many travelers had no trouble getting rides. https://t.co/1WEMTWlfoO
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
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
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
Thousands of drivers for delivery and ride-hailing apps are staging a work stoppage to bring attention to what they say are low wages and dangerous working conditions. https://t.co/JFx4kP07cC
Thousands of ride-hailing workers plan to park their cars and picket at major U.S. airports. https://t.co/AfBKF5pDdJ
Rideshare drivers protesting unfair wages and deactivations from the platform arriving now at @Uber HQ. https://t.co/yuGKxNCbFv
.@Uber drivers protesting in some creative ways today for higher wages and to end unfair deactivations https://t.co/pfrCdY1dmp
Don’t expect prompt deliveries today as workers from Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash protest poor working conditions https://t.co/pNJtpdAZm8
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
The drivers are protesting what they see as unsafe working conditions and low wages. https://t.co/gYIOOgPqCm
Thousands of U.S. ride-hailing workers plan to park their cars and picket at major U.S. airports Wednesday in what organizers say is their largest strike yet in a drive for better pay and benefits. https://t.co/NUaU4n0NwR
Thousands of U.S. ride-hailing workers plan to park their cars and picket at major U.S. airports Wednesday in what organizers say is their largest strike yet in a drive for better pay and benefits https://t.co/KT4VB1cYpv
Justice for App Workers, a national coalition representing thousands of drivers, announced plans to strike on Wednesday stating that many will not deliver food or provide rideshare services for several hours. https://t.co/gM3KRoSjwi