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Uber, Bolt drivers demand protection from exploitation

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Several e-hailing drivers in the Western Cape, Gauteng and the Free State did not operate yesterday, demanding that the companies they work for be regulated so they are protected from exploitation.

The Uber and Bolt drivers said they wanted to draw government’s attention to their grievances in light of National Transport Month.

“It’s over 30% every trip you drive, and the fare is too low. Operating costs are all on the driver. Fuel is expensive, as is data and car maintenance, and they don’t want to listen to drivers. Bolt never listens to their drivers. A driver for Uber said he was offline yesterday because of lack of protection for drivers who often put their lives at risk.

Deputy secretary of the SA E-hailing Association Trevor Mathebula said there was little to no security for drivers, and he called for new and more effective solutions .Country manager of Bolt SA, Gareth Taylor said: “Bolt respects every driver’s right to protest legally, peacefully and without impacting the rights of other drivers who choose to continue to operate and earn an income.

 

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