Uber drivers in U.S. and U.K. go on strike ahead of IPO GlobeTechnology
Unions in Britain said support for the strike was strong, with drivers staying at home and passengers using the #UberShutDown hashtag to pledge solidarity on social media. The Uber app indicated fares were higher in London during a rainy morning rush hour due to increased demand.“Stand with these workers on strike today, across the U.K. and the world,” said Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party.
Uber has 3 million drivers globally, and it is not clear if the action would significantly slow service, although organizers have received widespread publicity. “Whether it’s being able to track your earnings or stronger insurance protections, we’ll continue working to improve the experience for and with drivers,” the company said.Uber has steadfastly, and mostly successfully, beaten back attempts to compel it to treat drivers as employees, arguing that its main business is a platform that brings riders and drivers together. And the money-losing company is under pressure to cut costs.
It was not clear how many drivers were participating in the U.S. strikes. U.S. representatives for Uber and Lyft did not immediately respond to calls for comment early Wednesday.
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