Ride-Share Drivers Strike Over Uber, Lyft Fuel Surcharges
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Some drivers went on strike for St. Patrick's Day, saying the new surcharges — meant to help address rising fuel costs — don't go far enough.
Earlier this week, ride-share companies Uber and Lyft announced temporary surcharges for riders to help address the rising cost of gas for drivers. But some of those drivers say the small fees don't help them enough.
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Rienea Sanders has been a professional driver for Lyft, Uber and Black Car Service in Phoenix for five years. With St. Patrick's Day and the first day of MLB Spring Training, the city has attracted a lot of new visitors and people looking for a good time. But instead of being on the road transporting those people around, Sanders is at home.
