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Ola, Uber drivers go on strike demanding better pay in Tamil Nadu

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Ola, Uber drivers go on strike demanding better pay in Tamil Nadu

Cab drivers of ride-hailing platforms Ola and Uber went on strike in Tamil Nadu, demanding better pay and a ban on bike taxi services that they believe are cutting into their earnings. They are also asking for action against toll booths operating beyond their contract period. The strike, organized by two driver unions, seeks government intervention to regulate app-based cab aggregators and address high commission charges. The strike caused delays for commuters dependent on taxis and follows protests by Swiggy delivery workers in Mumbai over payout changes.

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Taxi, auto rickshaw disruption in Delhi as drivers go on two-day strike

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Taxi, auto rickshaw disruption in Delhi as drivers go on two-day strike

Cabs and auto rickshaw drivers in New Delhi went on a two-day strike to protest against decreasing earnings from ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Ola. The drivers, represented by 15 unions, are demanding better commissions and incentives. They have also expressed concerns about the competition from bike taxis and e-rickshaws. The strike could have a significant impact on Ola and Uber's business in the national capital, where they have a large customer base.

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay

Reuters · 1y ago

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay

Uber and Lyft drivers are planning to strike in several US cities on Valentine's Day to demand fair pay. They accuse the platforms of taking high commissions and not paying a livable wage. The strike comes after Lyft recently announced that it would ensure drivers make at least 70% of what riders pay. The drivers' union says that algorithmic pricing has led to a decline in earnings, while Uber maintains that driver earnings remain strong. DoorDash, another delivery platform, did not comment on the strike.

Uber, Lyft drivers strike across US, demanding fairer pay

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Uber, Lyft drivers strike across US, demanding fairer pay

Uber and Lyft drivers in the US are staging a strike to demand fair pay and better treatment. They claim that these ride-sharing platforms are taking excessive fees from their fares, negatively impacting their earnings. The protest coincides with Uber's stock hitting a record high after announcing a $7 billion share buyback. The drivers' coalition, Justice for App Workers, is leading protests in 10 cities across the US, while the Rideshare Drivers United group plans to picket outside Uber's Los Angeles offices. Uber, however, claims that the strike has not affected its operations.

Why Ola, Uber Cab Drivers Are Protesting in Mumbai? Here’s What They Want – Outlook Business

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 17d ago

Why Ola, Uber Cab Drivers Are Protesting in Mumbai? Here’s What They Want – Outlook Business

Mumbai's Ola and Uber drivers are protesting for better working conditions, fare parity with traditional taxis, a ban on bike taxis, and welfare support. Nearly 90% of app-based drivers joined the strike, impacting commuters. They met with Maharashtra's Transport Minister but received no clear commitment. The protest highlights drivers' demands for a more equitable framework, amid government updates allowing ride-hailing platforms to charge up to double fares during peak hours under revised guidelines.

Why are Samsung workers protesting in India? CITU demands government intervention as stir enters 10th day | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 10m ago

Why are Samsung workers protesting in India? CITU demands government intervention as stir enters 10th day | Mint

Samsung workers in the Sriperumbudur factory near Chennai in India have been on strike for ten days, demanding better wages, union recognition, and improved working conditions. The Confederation of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has called for government intervention to resolve the dispute. The CITU has expressed frustration with the lack of response from the Labour Department regarding the union's recognition. The strike has gained momentum, with CITU-affiliated trade unions joining in solidarity. The CITU is urging the Tamil Nadu government to facilitate union registration and mediate a resolution.

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay

Thousands of drivers for ride-sharing platforms Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are planning a strike across the United States on Valentine's Day to demand fair pay. The strike, organized by driver groups, will involve picketing outside airports and Uber offices. The drivers, who are classified as independent contractors, have accused the platforms of taking disproportionately high commissions. The Justice For App Workers coalition, representing around 130,000 drivers and delivery workers, said drivers in 10 US cities would not provide rides to and from airports between 11 am and 1 pm.

Fairwork’s Worst Rated Startups of India

Inc42 · 1y ago

Fairwork’s Worst Rated Startups of India

According to Fairwork India's ratings for gig platforms, Ola, Uber, Dunzo, and Porter have been ranked as the worst-performing startups. The ratings assessed platforms on fair pay, fair conditions, fair contracts, fair management, and fair representation. Among the platforms, BigBasket scored the highest with six points, followed by BluSmart with five points. The findings become significant as the gig economy is rapidly expanding in India, and workers have been demanding better pay and benefits.

Delhi NCR Auto & Taxi Drivers Launch Two-Day Strike Against Ola, Uber

Inc42 · 11m ago

Delhi NCR Auto & Taxi Drivers Launch Two-Day Strike Against Ola, Uber

Auto and taxi drivers in Delhi NCR went on a two-day strike today to protest against app-based cab services such as Ola and Uber. The drivers claim that these services have negatively impacted their income and customer base. Demonstrations against these services have been ongoing since 2016, with unions calling for indefinite strikes.

Google, Walmart ask Bengaluru staff to work at home amid state water dispute

Reuters · 1y ago

Google, Walmart ask Bengaluru staff to work at home amid state water dispute

Multinational companies like Walmart and Google have asked their employees in Bengaluru, India to work from home due to protests stemming from a river water sharing dispute between two states. Activists are demanding that state authorities stop releasing water from the Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu. Other firms, such as IBM and Accenture, have also advised their employees to work remotely during the strike. Bengaluru, known as India's Silicon Valley, is home to numerous technology companies. The water dispute has been a source of tension between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for over a century.

Uber, Lyft drivers strike across US, demanding fairer pay

Reuters · 1y ago

Uber, Lyft drivers strike across US, demanding fairer pay

Uber and Lyft drivers across the United States went on strike to demand fairer pay, citing the platforms' disproportionate fees that cut into their earnings. The protest coincided with Uber's shares hitting a record high after announcing a $7 billion share buyback. Drivers from the Justice for App Workers coalition planned protests at airports in 10 cities, while the Rideshare Drivers United group picketed outside Uber's offices in Los Angeles. Similar strike calls have been seen in the United Kingdom and Canada. The strikes highlight ongoing concerns over gig economy worker rights and classification.

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