Ride-hailing drivers across the U.S. to strike ahead of Uber IPO

Ride-hailing drivers across the U.S. to strike ahead of Uber IPO

Uber drivers in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia and Washington DC have announced their intention to go on strike on Wednesday May 8 for two hours starting at 07:00 am EST. Trading on the New York Stock Exchange is planned the following day. A posting on the New York Taxi Workers Alliance website says that drivers are protesting in order to secure job security and to ensure a livable income.