Uber, Lyft Drivers Announce Local Strike

PITTSBURGH (WPXI) — Multiple Uber and Lyft drivers across the Pittsburgh region are on strike from 3 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Sunday. In recent months, the challenges have been piling up according to the drivers.  As their own costs add up for frequently filling their tanks and safely maintaining their vehicles, the drivers say they have simultaneously noticed that they’re earning less. The drivers say the rideshare companies recently changed the way in which drivers earn fees. Months ago, drivers had a “rate card” system, where their earnings were easily calculated based on their journeys. Now, they claim the apps changed, and they are provided “upfront pricing” where drivers are immediately told how much they will earn on any single ride. But, the drivers claim, they can’t figure out the new calculations, and have estimated they’re earning 25 percent less than they had previously with the “rate cards.” The drivers said that they’re also fighting for improved safety measures.