By refusing to drive for Uber for 24 hours, drivers hope to send legislators a message.
. The ruling has largely left tech companies unscathed, however.
The impending protests in cities including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York, Washington and Chicago have garnered support from the likes of presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders as well as international driver groups. The company said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times that drivers are “at the heart” of its service and it is committed to making the experience better for them.
It hasn’t stopped unsatisfied drivers from organizing. Given the fragmented nature of the workforce, however, amassing driver support has proved difficult. Local driver groups often rely on social media and proprietary apps to raise awareness about protests, but there are few means to ensure drivers actually stay off the app.
But engineering a campaign akin to #deleteUber may not be possible because riders are notoriously difficult to mobilize, especially in places where public transit or taxis are not reliable. Some regular users of the platforms said they expect to find alternative options to travel on Wednesday while others told the Los Angeles Times that the convenience of the service is hard to pass up.
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