Valentine's Day Strike: Ride-Hailing and Delivery Drivers Demand Fair Wages
Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers are planning to strike on Valentine's Day across the United States to demand higher wages, fair working conditions, healthcare benefits, and the right to form a union. The drivers, who are considered independent contractors, accuse the platforms of taking disproportionately high commissions, leading to decreased earnings. The strike comes after Lyft announced it would guarantee weekly earnings for drivers, marking the first such initiative in the US ride-hailing industry.