Uber, Lyft Drivers Strike Nationwide for Better Pay and Conditions

Drivers across the U.S. demand higher wages and safer work environments, targeting airports in a coordinated Valentine's Day protest.

Uber and Lyft drivers across the U.S., including in cities like Chicago, Newark, and the Twin Cities, staged a Valentine's Day strike to demand better pay and safer working conditions.
The strike targeted airports in 10 cities, aiming to draw attention to low wages and improve the ride-hail service's impact on drivers.
Lyft announced new measures to ensure drivers receive at least 70% of weekly fares after fees and introduced a new safety feature and an improved deactivation appeals process.
Despite the strike, both Uber and Lyft reported no significant impact on their services, with Uber noting more trips and drivers online than the average.
Drivers are pushing for the creation of a union, minimum wage standards, and transparency in fare distribution, with some cities like Minneapolis considering local minimum-pay laws.