Uber, Lyft, DoorDash Drivers Plan Fair Pay Strike on Valentine's Day

Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers are arranging a strike on Valentine's Day to protest the unsafe working conditions and lower pay.

The Rideshare Drivers United, an independent union, shared that drivers would turn off their apps on Wednesday as a sign of protest against "the significant decrease in pay we've all felt this winter."

Uber, Lyft to Conduct First Protest After Going Public

In 2019, both Uber and Lyft went public and have been serving the customers. According to the Justice for App Workers coalition, drivers have been working 80 hours a week and are constantly fearing account deactivation.

"On Valentine's Day, February 14th, drivers are turning off their apps, and calling for a global of day of driver action to tell the companies, passengers, and lawmakers that something needs to change!" Rideshare Drivers United announced.

Their members will be protesting at the Los Angeles Uber Greenlight Hub in Midcity, 2417 Beverly Boulevard.

Meanwhile, the Justice For App Workers coalition members will rally at airports in Austin, Chicago, Hartford, Miami, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, and Tampa.

Ride-Hailing Services Deny Potential Impact of Protest

In 2023, Uber drivers' monthly average gross earnings decreased by 17.1%, while Lyft drivers experienced a 2.5% increase, based on Gridwise.

Uber then is downplaying the potential impact of the protest citing that the last year's protest did nothing on the business. "Driver earnings remain strong, and as of Q4 2023, drivers in the U.S. were making about $33 per utilized hour," the company stated.

Meanwhile, Lyft argued that drivers using their own vehicles earned $30.68 an hour, which includes tips and bonuses. The company also recently pledged that drivers would receive at least 70% of the rider's payment.