Thousands of Uber and Bolt drivers strike on Valentine’s Day

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Chair for the IWGB’s Private Hire Drivers Branch, Nader Awaad, said: “Up and down the country, drivers whose lives have been torn apart by apps like Uber are saying the same thing - it’s time for us to take back the wheel.” open image in gallery Addison Lee said they don't expect to see any disruption to volumes or service levels on Friday He continued: “As private hire drivers we offer a great service to the customers and form an essential part of the transport system. We do not expect to see any disruption to volumes or service levels on February 14th.” A Bolt spokesperson said: “We recognise the vital role drivers play in keeping cities moving, and remain committed to ensuring our prices balance the earning needs of drivers with affordability for passengers.” open image in gallery Bolt say they're the only operator that allows drivers to set their own minimum pricing and take advantage of dynamic pricing based on market conditions They added they were the “only operator” to enable drivers to set their own minimum pricing and also take advantage of dynamic pricing, while drivers also received holiday pay and monetary supplements to ensure they earn at least a national living wage alongside a pension. An Uber spokesperson said: "As workers, all Uber drivers are guaranteed to earn at least the national Living wage when taking trips, with Uber topping up their earnings if they ever fall below this level. “Uber drivers have the freedom to work where and when they want and have access to industry leading rights such as holiday pay and a pension, as well as formal representation through GMB Union."