02 Aug 2018 | 07:41 AM UTC
US: Rideshare drivers to strike in Texas August 3
Rideshare drivers (Uber, Lyft) to strike in Austin and San Antonio August 3; expect increased demand for other means of transportation
Event
Rideshare drivers (e.g. Uber and Lyft drivers) in Austin and San Antonio (Texas state) have announced a "day without a driver" strike on Friday, August 3, to demand higher fares and better pay. Increased demand for alternative means of transportation is to be expected.
Advice
Individuals in Austin and San Antonio are advised to prepare accordingly.
