NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- Those looking to book an Uber driver from the airport in New Jersey this Valentine's Day, might be out of luck.
Uber drivers are participating in a two-hour strike on Wednesday to demand changes from Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other ride-share companies at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Drivers in 10 cities will not be accepting riders to and from the airport from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Valentine's Day Strike will also occur in the cities of Chicago, Austin, Hartford, Miami, Orlando, Philidelphia, Pittsburg, Providence, and Tampa.
"We're sick of working 80 hours/week just to make ends meet, being constantly scared for our safety, and worrying about being deactivated with the click of a button," said Justice for App Workers, a union representing 130,000 rideshare drivers on the strike.
Uber emphasized in a statement that earnings for drivers are “strong,” according to reporting from The Hill. A spokesperson for the company noted that the strike should not impact price and driver availability, adding that Uber saw an increase in trips during last year’s strike on Valentine’s Day.
“Driver earnings remain strong, and as of Q4 2023, drivers in the U.S. were making about $33 per utilized hour,” Uber’s statement read.
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