Various Locations
Updated on 7 May 2019
The Situation:
On May 10, Uber is scheduled to go public. As a result, Uber and Lyft workers have called for a strike on May 8.
The drivers have planned to stop driving for two hours from 07:00 in the morning and again in the middle of the rush hour.
In the United States, the strike will be followed in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Ohio, Dayton, Seattle, Washington DC, Minneapolis or San Francisco. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom there will be a strike in cities such as London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Glasgow.
The paralysis at international level will include other countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Canada , Australia, and France,
Possible Effects:
Possible protests or demonstrations in major cities
Traffic delays and possibly blocked roads due to demonstrations
Lack of rideshare services, especially Uber and Lyft
Mitigating Factors to Apply:
Avoid all protests and demonstration, which have the possibility of turning violent
Allow extra time to travel
Avoid travel through major cities if possible, instead using bypasses
Monitor local media and news for updates
Arrange for alternate transportation if Uber or Lyft are typically used
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