Why are Uber and Lyft drivers protesting in Miami?

The strike by a group of Uber and Lyft drivers this week in Miami on the outskirts of this Florida city’s international airport was a trend among residents. But why are drivers protesting? we tell you.

Through reports from various local media, it is learned that the police have arrested some of these people in the area, although many of them claim it is a fair demonstration to demand their labor rights.

according to NB Published by Telemundo 51, these drivers are asking for “fairer payments” and improvements in their working conditions, arguing that “it’s only 40 percent for us and 60 percent for them.”

The drivers maintain that they receive only 45 to 55% of each service and that they receive very low economic benefits from the companies: “They charge more for the customer and less money for the driver (driver) who puts up a car,” Hernan Teran, one of the protesting drivers, told the press.

“We all pay for car insurance here. On top of that we have to pay for tires, very high petrol and now its lost.”

Uber and Lyft protests in Miami

Another driver explained that she previously worked six hours straight, five days a week and earned more than she does now for working eight hours, seven days a week.

Meanwhile, Uber limited itself to answering in a statement that drivers’ earnings on the platform remain high. As they explain, on average, a driver earns $27 an hour while active on the app in Miami.

“Before accepting a ride, all drivers can see the price and destination information for each ride,” they said.