An Uber spokesman said company employees collected letters from the drivers outlining their complaints. The action was one of the biggest coordinated efforts by drivers to demonstrate their grievances to Uber, organizers and drivers said. Drivers for other ride-hailing services, such as Lyft, were also set to participate in the protests. Ride-hailing companies have argued that drivers prefer the flexible schedule that comes with being a freelancer. The strikes are timed right before Uber’s public offering, with the company set to start trading its shares on the stock market on Friday.

Source: International New York Times May 08, 2019 08:37 UTC