Yesterday, some drivers for ride-share companies Uber and Lyft in the United States went on strike, hoping to disrupt travel plans on Valentine’s Day to draw attention to their demands. A number of delivery drivers for Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and others in both the U.S. and the U.K. similarly logged off and refused to log in on those apps. Spokespeople for the drivers said they were demanding better pay and other changes to their working conditions. But by the time the walkout concluded, there were significant questions as to whether the alleged strike had any impact at all or if the companies would even notice. (Associated Press)
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.
In the U.S., Uber and Lyft drivers planned daylong strikes in Chicago;…
