Thousands of ride-hailing drivers across the UK, including those working for Uber, Bolt, and Addison Lee, are staging a six-hour strike on Valentine’s Day, protesting low wages, long working hours, and lack of job security.
The strike, organized by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), began at 4 PM on February 14, with drivers demanding fair pay and better conditions. According to the union, many drivers work 70 to 80 hours per week just to make ends meet, often spending a large portion of their earnings on vehicle maintenance and rental fees.