The drivers are seeking fair wages, safety protections, and more job security from ridesharing and delivery apps.
Justice for App Workers posted photos of Uber and Lyft drivers striking inChicago,New Jersey,Texason Wednesday.
At this time, Gizmodo was unable to confirm the pay decreases in question.
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Lyft told Gizmodo its drivers earned over $23 an hour after expenses last year.
RDU drivers called this winter season the worst earnings theyve ever experienced in astatement.
I cant remember having a harder time making money on the apps, says RDU driver Eduardo Romero.
The driver-led organizations hope to send a message to the app companies this Valentines Day.
RDU says drivers wont stop fighting until weve won the fair pay and dignity we all deserve.
The organization says similar strikes will occur in San Francisco, San Diego, Portland, and other cities.
The settlement allowed Uber and Lyft to not admit fault, however.
Thats because the vast majority of drivers are satisfied.
Uber and DoorDash recently made itmore difficult to tip delivery driversin New York City, according to Bloomberg.
As a compromise, Uber and DoorDash reportedly made their tipping options less accessible.
We are constantly working to improve the driver experience, said Lyft in a statement to Gizmodo.
Just this month we released a series of new offers and commitments aimed at increasing driver pay and transparency.
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