E-hailing drivers calling for industry regulation
The business works as a private entity, limiting government intervention; however, this is something drivers want to see change.
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On Tuesday, more than 100 drivers took to the streets, causing traffic in the north of Johannesburg.
The drivers claimed that 50% of each of their trips is deducted by the service provider.
One of the protestors even said that this has resulted in her profits dropping ten times, leaving her with less than R5,000 a month.
Another driver, Victor Mpongo, said he is not benefitting from the association with Uber because he bears the brunt of all additional costs.
'The vehicle belongs to us, insurance is from us, fuel is from us, the phone that we are using is from us, the risk is from us - there is nothing that we are getting from these companies.'
In a written statement, Uber committed to ensuring that services continue. However, drivers said they will continue downing tools until they are met with to renegotiate working terms.
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