Smart application drivers stage a one-day strike nationwide to protest the increase in fuel prices and the inaction of smart application companies that do not address their demands
Country:
Jordan
Date:
01/06/2022
Description:
Smart application drivers stage a one-day strike nationwide to protest the increase in fuel prices and the inaction of smart application companies that do not address their demands. Drivers demand to reduce the service charge deducted by companies from 25 to 20%, to halt arbitrary dismissal of drivers, to extend the operational lifetime of their vehicles, to cancel the 4% governmental tax, and to align companies' tariffs with LTRC tariffs.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Workers group: Self-employed
Mode of action:
Strike / Strike announcement
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Corporate grievances
Policy grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: National level
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
N/A