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Organized airport rideshare drivers urge Atlanta council to investigate pay, protections; announce Feb. 14 strike
Summary
During public comment at the Transportation Committee meeting Feb. 12, a group representing airport rideshare drivers said they plan a Feb. 14 strike and asked the council to investigate Uber and Lyft business practices, support protections against deactivation, and consider safety and pay reforms.
During the committee’s public comment period Feb. 12, a group identifying itself as organized airport rideshare drivers told the Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee they face ‘‘exploitation’’ and urged the city to investigate ride-hailing companies operating in Atlanta.
Mister Martinez, speaking for the group, said drivers face ‘‘unfair pay structures, unpredictable income, and lack of benefits’’ and described mistreatment at the airport and by local police. He said drivers ‘‘are striking on the fourteenth at the airport on Valentine's Day, with a a United States…
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