Uber and Lyft Drivers Plan Massive Strike Strikes are anticipated on Wednesday in several cities, ahead of Uber's initial public offering (IPO). The strikes are planned for different times during the day, with some cities planning an all-day strike. Drivers are demanding better working conditions and increased pay. Drivers in New York are demanding that the companies guarantee 80-85% of ride proceeds go to them. Sonam Lama, driver, via BI According to a NY Taxi Workers Alliance press release, Uber and Lyft wrote that they "think they pay drivers too much already." Bhairavi Desai, NYTWA, via BI Drivers claim that pay cuts and increased competition have lessened opportunity.