Ride-hailing customers beware: Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike today, and some metro Atlanta rides may be affected.
The strike is set for noon to midnight. It’s unclear how many drivers will strike and how many rides might be affected. But the group behind the local strike – Rideshare Drivers United Georgia – says customers should expect delays.
The drivers are seeking higher wages and other concessions. Uber says it will “continue working to improve the experience for and with drivers.” Lyft says its drivers earn more than $20 per hour on average, and it’s “constantly working to improve how we can best serve our driver community.”
The strike comes as Uber prepares for an initial public stock offering.
You can learn more about the strike – and about alternatives for getting to the airport today if you need them – here. Look for more coverage of the strike this afternoon at www.ajc.com.
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