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- Drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other apps are planning a strike and protests around the world on Wednesday.
- Many drivers say their pay has consistently fallen in recent years, and are unhappy with their status as independent contractors.
- Actions are scheduled for New York, Los Angeles, Georgia, London, Scotland, and more. Here's the full list of locations.
Uber and Lyft drivers around the world are planning an international day of action on Wednesday to fight for better pay and treatment by the ride-hailing companies.
It's far from the first time drivers for the companies have tried to organize demonstrations, but this time - the week of Lyft's first earnings report as a public company and Uber's initial public offering - has become particularly salient, as many company employees are set to become very rich thanks to the IPOs.
At the crux of their argument is a measure known as "take rate." This fraction, which currently average about 20% for Uber and 25% for Lyft, is the percentage of each fare the companies keep, with the rest goign to the driver. Skimming more money from fares can appease Wall Street investors, but make drivers more angry. You can read more about take rates here.
Not a driver but want to support them? Groups are also encouraging riders to avoid requesting rides on Wednesday in solidarity.
In New York, the country's most lucrative market for rides, drivers will log off during the morning rush hour from 7 am to 9 am, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance said in a press release. In Los Angeles, drivers organized by Rideshare Drivers United will log off from the app for 24 hours.
Other protests are scheduled in Boston, Philadelphia, Connecticut, Washington D.C. and abroad. Did we miss a city? get in touch with this reporter at grapier@businessinsider.com.
Here's the full list with details for each city:
