Uber strike

The strike by e-hailing drivers entered its second day on Wednesday, with drivers in Cape Town taking to the streets to "send a strong message" to ...

However, some local operators also decry the employment of foreign nationals, which they believe exacerbates the problem of for exploitation. Rapidly rising fuel prices have contributed to the woes of drivers, who claim to be already buckling under steep commissions deducted by companies. Peter said in some cases, companies charge as little ad R7 per kilometre, which is not profitable under the current economic conditions. "We have decided to patrol the streets in our cars. They are also unhappy with the impact of rising fuel prices and high commissions on their earnings. This is a fight for all of us, there should be no one defying that collective order," said Peter, adding that violence was not part of their action plan.

E-hailing services drivers across Gauteng embarked on a three-day strike from Tuesday, with more provinces expected to follow suit.

The company also confirmed that their standard service fee is 25%, which they say covers the cost of running the Uber app from each fare. Mnguni said they continue to be in contact with the law firms, Mbuyisa Moleele Attorneys and Leigh Day, which are involved in the planned litigation. This lack of a clear definition of the sector needs to be addressed." He said the Gauteng coalition of drivers would mobilise their counterparts from other provinces to take part in the protest action. For instance, Uber deducts 25% to 30% commission from drivers, leaving us with nothing." This system allows companies to exploit and underpay the drivers," said Melithemba Mnguni, convenor of Unity in Diversity, a group that represents the drivers.

The drivers are demanding for the regulation of their industry and calling for the exploitation by the owners of platforms such as Uber, Bolt and Bolt, ...

Because of the danger of working now, he regrettably shared that he had to turn down a trip from Rosettenville to Pretoria because, “a lot of these drivers are there and they will attack me for working. “The next three days are like Christmas for us who are willing to work,” he said jokingly. How will I survive?” he asks. “My sister, are you sure you are Amanda,” he asked again. The strike started at the Union Building in Pretoria and will end in Johannesburg as the drivers are expected to meet Gauteng transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo. Walking up to the car, Washington had to verify my name at least three times while I stood outside the vehicle.