- Reason for the Protest
- Drivers' Main Grievances
- Drivers' Demands
Drivers in the Western Cape region of South Africa plan to march to their provincial legislature in protest against unfair practices by e-hailing companies Uber and Bolt. This was disclosed by the Secretary of the Western Cape E-hailing Association (WCEA), Omar Parker.
Reason for the Protest
The march, which will take place on Tuesday, September 17, aims to demand government regulation of the industry to end abuses perpetrated by app companies.
Drivers' Main Grievances
Companies like Uber and Bolt often deactivate or block drivers' accounts for reasons ranging from allegations of unsafe driving to customer complaints. Drivers argue that many of these deactivations are punitive and based on false or unverified claims.
Drivers' Demands
Drivers are demanding a 20 percent increase in base fares and per-kilometer rates to cover rising operational costs. They also seek a reduction in platform commission rates to 15 percent and the removal of alleged car age limits imposed by Uber, which they say create financial barriers.
The drivers' march in the Western Cape is a significant step in the fight for fair working conditions and respect for the rights of e-hailing drivers.
