A poster circulating online and sent directly to Driver Matty is calling for a National Driver Strike & Protest, aimed at drivers working on ride-hailing platforms, including Uber and Bolt.
According to the poster, the proposed strike is planned for Friday, 16th January, running from 6 am to 7 pm. Drivers are urged to log out of apps, take no jobs, and instead go to local hubs as part of a coordinated nationwide action.
The poster outlines a number of demands, including:
- A £2 per mile minimum fare
- Fair base rates
- Transparent pricing
- An end to what organisers describe as exploitation
Prominent slogans on the poster include “No drivers = no rides” and “Together we will be heard”, reinforcing the message that collective action is being encouraged to force change.
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The imagery used shows large groups of drivers holding protest signs outside buildings branded with Uber and Bolt logos, suggesting the action is aimed squarely at app-based ride-hailing companies rather than traditional taxi firms.
No individual organiser, union, or official body is named on the poster, and no further details are provided about how drivers are expected to coordinate beyond attending local hubs and logging off apps for the day.
DM Commentary
This latest call for action comes just days after the Uber strike on the 12th, which, according to DM News’ own reporting, had little or no measurable impact on the platform.
During that strike, Driver Matty monitored driver availability, surge pricing, and passenger demand across multiple UK locations. As reported by DM News, while short-lived surge pricing appeared briefly during the morning rush, this quickly disappeared, and drivers were seen parked up and available across many areas once peak hours ended. The conclusion was that the strike failed to significantly disrupt Uber’s operations. Read here: https://dmnews.co.uk/uber-strike-is-over-did-it-work-and-was-it-worth-it/
That raises important questions about whether another strike — even with stronger language and clearer demands — will achieve a different outcome unless participation is far higher than before.
Posters and social media graphics can generate attention, but history within the private hire sector suggests that without unity, organisation, and near-total driver participation, platforms are often able to continue operating with minimal disruption.
While frustration over fares, transparency, and working conditions remains very real, the effectiveness of industrial-style action in a largely self-employed workforce continues to be a major challenge.
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