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TimesLIVE reports that as Bolt and Uber drivers continued their protest against what they call “exploitive pricing”, passengers across Johannesburg have been left stranded, overcharged and desperate for alternatives.
Drivers across both platforms have taken a stand, by either going offline or increasing their prices drastically in protest against the commissions taken by Uber and Bolt and the discounts offered to passengers at the expense of the drivers' pockets. A Bolt driver said while the current price hikes might look like a win for drivers, they were already proving to be just as damaging. “Right now, we are charging double, if your trip used to cost R50, expect to pay R100. The problem is people are no longer requesting rides unless they are desperate, like someone coming from the airport at night. During the day, it's dry. No-one is booking,” he indicated. The driver added that the strike was about more than just money, “it's about survival in an industry that no longer feels sustainable.” Meanwhile, riders and drivers alike remain in limbo, with Bolt and Uber yet to release any concrete plans to address the ongoing pricing dispute. Meanwhile, e-hailing drivers are operating under constant fear of attacks from minibus taxi drivers, adding another layer of danger to an already unstable job.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Khodani Mpilo at TimesLIVE
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