Drivers working on ride-hailing apps (Uber, Careem) inaugurate an open-ended sit-in to voice their demands
Country:
Jordan
Date:
21/11/2018
Description:
Drivers working on ride-hailing apps (Uber, Careem) inaugurate an open-ended sit-in to demand the amendment of the law preventing Gazawi refugees and children of Jordanian women with a different nationality residing on the Jordanian territory to be hired by the platforms, a period of three months for the drivers not fulfilling the expected legal requirements to regularize their position, the exemption of the drivers from the income tax law, and the extension of the operational life of vehicles from five to seven years
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Workers group: Self-employed
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies):
Labour Union / Syndicate / Order
Mode of action:
Sit-in
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Policy grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
Bargaining
Location:
Amman