Delivery drivers are gearing up for a Valentine’s Day strike, demanding better pay and working conditions.

The strike, set to impact major food delivery apps including Deliveroo and Uber Eats, is expected to involve up to 3,000 drivers and riders between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM GMT.

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Organized by a grassroots group of couriers, many of whom are Brazilian, the action aims to shed light on the poor pay and working conditions faced by delivery workers across the UK.

The group asserts that their request for fair compensation is simple, emphasizing the need to end exploitation and improve safety measures.

The strike is not limited to the UK, as drivers for Uber, Lyft, and food delivery firms in the US are also planning to halt work.

Delivery Job UK, representing the striking riders, highlights the challenges faced by drivers, including low pay and safety concerns.

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While companies like Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Stuart.com assert their commitment to providing competitive earnings opportunities, drivers and organizers stress the need for immediate improvements to ensure fair compensation and safer working conditions.