According to the Tennessee Drivers Union, workers want to see some real changes before turning on their apps again. Significant pay bumps are at the top of the list, followed by a higher quality of working conditions, and support from both the local government and Nashville airport.
This would look like adding bathrooms to the airport’s rideshare lot and prohibiting scooter use after 9:00 PM. Folks working with Lyft and Uber likewise want Nashville’s local government to crack down against drivers from outside of Tennessee, illegal taxis, and the totality of rideshare users in the vicinity.
One driver told the media they feel Uber and Lyft, in taking such a high percentage of earnings, are counting on riders to tip through the apps. Suffice it to say, not everyone who hails a Lyft or Uber tips once the ride is over.
Drivers ultimately hope that striking on Labor Day weekend will increase the overall impact of their demands and engender their preferred changes.
