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TimesLive reports that Uber drivers gathered in Parktown North‚ Johannesburg‚ on Friday morning to protest what they called unsafe working conditions.
Under the umbrella of ‘The Movement’‚ Uber drivers went on a go-slow and blocked the intersection of Seventh and Third avenues. Two drivers allegedly had their cars stoned and were assaulted by meter taxi drivers earlier in Parktown. The Movement’s spokesperson Teresa Munchick said: "Ask any one of the drivers or partners here. They don't have a voice. Uber globally does not recognise unions or guilds‚ but insists on dealing with people individually. You are called up to speak to a panel of people who just stonewall you." When The Movement’s convoy of drivers and partners arrived at Uber's Parkhurst offices‚ it was locked‚ with armed guards posted at the door. At around 11am‚ the drivers agreed to disperse.
- Read this report by Kyle Cowan in full at TimesLive
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