E-hailing drivers planning national strike - including Uber, Uber Eats, and Bolt

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Uber and Bolt national shutdown planned for South Africa

Disgruntled Uber, Bolt, InDriver, and DiDi drivers in South Africa plan to disrupt major roads and "critical institutions" as part of a three-day strike calling for e-hailing industry regulation.

Private Public Transport Association (PPTA) founder Vhatuka Mbelengwa, who is organising the strike, told eNCA that e-hailing platforms exploit drivers.
 
Someone in Gov has realized there's a cash cow waiting to be milked here, and causing problems...
 
Herr der Verboten said:
Imagine doing things the right way instead of going the lizzard brain route...

Will they be serving marshmellos with their tyre fire?
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What is the right way? Anecdotally, the Uber/Bolt drivers have engaged with their respective companies (if the drivers are to be believed).

However, I agree that burning of tyres would be too much. If they decide to have a braai they must invite me.

Edit: as is threatening others, blocking access to critical areas etc...
 
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Well they need the extra cash to go around - my very anecdotal experience is that Uber Eats drivers are sub-contracting work to other people - 9/10 deliveries are people on bikes who don't resemble their photos nor do their bike registrations match. Have notified Uber numerous times but seems like they are turning a blind eye.
 
RonSwanson said:
Block highways and critical infrastructure. What a novel way of getting people to be sympathetic to your cause.

Fuggem, if they do this, they are cnuts and I will never use them again.
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I propuse public cruxifion for the first person who does this. Then watch them not doing it again.
 
We need to resurrect the Marikana policing strategy...
 
RonSwanson said:
Block highways and critical infrastructure. What a novel way of getting people to be sympathetic to your cause.

Fuggem, if they do this, they are cnuts and I will never use them again.
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Agreed. Edited my post as well.
 
now05ster said:
What is the right way? Anecdotally, the Uber/Bolt drivers have engaged with their respective companies (if the drivers are to be believed).

However, I agree that burning of tyres would be too much. If they decide to have a braai they must invite me.

Edit: as is threatening others, blocking access to critical areas etc...
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Most independent contractors go and find other clients if their current employees don't offer them what they need. They don't go this route...
 
If it is peaceful strike I will support then. Uber & Co is masters at exploiting people.

Uber Eats is a prime example: Restaurant needs to pay 30%. Then there is a delivery fee. And a service fee. How much goes to the driver - I wouldn't think a lot because they probably survive on tips. Uber have inserted themselves as middleman to take the biggest cut of the profit.
 
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If a large scale strike happens, surge pricing will kick in. I envision that alone will counteract the strike.
 
So then don’t work for those companies if you don’t want to.
Nothing stopping you from working for yourself.
 
Johand said:
If it is peaceful strike I will support then. Uber & Co is masters at exploiting people.

Uber Eats is a prime example: Restaurant needs to pay 30%. Then there is a delivery fee. And a service fee. How much goes to the driver - I wouldn't think a lot because they probably survive on tips. Uber have inserted themselves as middleman to take the biggest cut of the profit.
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Dont forget MrD. Thats why the app menu prices are higher than the restaurant menu prices.
Then they claim you save R9 with “free” delivery :ROFL:

Plus the 10% tip I just go fetch the food myself the restaurant is 1km from my house.
 
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