"Uber and Lyft drivers explain why they are striking", 8 May 2019

• Uber and Lyft drivers around the world participated in coordinated protests and strikes Wednesday.
• Many drivers have complained of falling pay and a lack of transparency from the companies.
• Business Insider has spoken with dozens of drivers to find out their biggest frustrations with the platforms and why they are striking...

Ahead of the demonstrations, both Uber and Lyft acknowledged that drivers were the most important element of their businesses. Here's Uber's statement: "Drivers are at the heart of our service ─ we can't succeed without them ─ and thousands of people come into work at Uber every day focused on how to make their experience better, on and off the road. Whether it's more consistent earnings, stronger insurance protections, or fully funded four-year degrees for drivers or their families, we'll continue working to improve the experience for and with drivers."

And Lyft: "Lyft drivers' hourly earnings have increased over the last two years, and they have earned more than $10B on the Lyft platform. Over 75% drive less than 10 hours a week to supplement their existing jobs. On average, Lyft drivers earn over $20 per hour. We know that access to flexible, extra income makes a big difference for millions of people, and we're constantly working to improve how we can best serve our driver community."...