COURIERS for Deliveroo have gone on strike in London and Brighton tonight over a demand for higher fees.
They have been joined by riders from Just Eat and Uber Eats.
XAround 3,000 drivers are estimated to have gone on strike[/caption]
XUberEats, Deliveroo, and JustEat Delivery drivers go on strike in London today[/caption]
The walkout took place between 5pm and 10pm this evening.
In Brighton, riders congregated outside McDonald’s stores in Western Road and London Road as part of the strike.
A police presence was visible and riders beeped their horns and rode in unison across the city on the south coast of England.
A Deliveroo spokeswoman said: “We offer riders the self employed, flexible work they tell us they value, alongside protections. Riders always earn at least the national minimum wage, plus vehicle costs, for the time they are working with us, though the vast majority earn far more than this.
“Riders are also automatically insured for free, covering them if they are in an accident or injured while working and receive income protection if they are unwell and cannot work.”
An Uber Eats spokeswoman said: “We offer a flexible way for couriers to earn by using the app when and where they choose.
“We know that the vast majority of couriers are satisfied with their experience on the app, and we regularly engage with couriers to look at how we can improve their experience.”
More than 3,000 drivers are expected to stop delivering nationally during the strike.
The Sun Online has also contacted Just East for comment.
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