Why You Shouldn’t Count on DoorDash, Lyft or Uber This Valentine’s Day
If you have plans for Valentine’s Day that include delivering food, flowers or gifts, you may need a backup plan: Drivers and workers for ride-sharing platforms Uber, Lyft and DoorDash are planning to go on strike on February 14 because of the fair. pay, which means your orders may not be received or shipped (and trips may not be available).
Ride-sharing drivers are independent contractors and are seeking to draw attention to the pay structures of these platforms, including the percentage of fees charged as commissions. Representatives note that many drivers work full-time in the ride-sharing industry but do not earn livable wages. Workers plan to picket outside airports and Uber offices.
If you’re flying into or out of certain airports and planning to surprise your significant other for Valentine’s Day, you should also be prepared to make an alternative transportation plan. The Justice for App Worker Coalition, which represents 130,000 drivers and delivery workers, is organizing a walkout from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. local time at Newark Liberty International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport, as well as at the following airports cities :
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Austin, Texas
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Hartford, Connecticut.
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Miami
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Orlando, Florida.
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Philadelphia
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Pittsburgh
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Providence, Rhode Island
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Tampa, Florida.
Bottom line: Don’t plan your Valentine’s Day celebration around booking a trip or booking tickets. If you’re still looking for ideas on how to celebrate, we’ve got recommendations for last-minute gifts , what to give that aren’t flowers , and date night ideas. and go out and stay at home.