A number of Deliveroo riders in Dublin are going on strike this evening.
They're calling for better working conditions and improved delivery fees.
The workers, who deliver takeaways on bikes, are also calling on the Gardaí to "take them seriously",
In particular, the workers want stolen bicycle reports and abuse to be taken seriously.
Deliveroo drivers in Dublin are striking from 6pm tonight.
They're demanding better conditions, security, standards and delivery fees.
Gig economy workers are still workers and are entitled to good conditions.
Solidairty with the #DeliverooRidersStrike, don't cross the picket!
— Evan Pereira (@EvanPereiraIE) January 22, 2021
Deliveroo have denied workers' pay has been reduced and says it works closely with authorities to tackle safety issues.
The company says they're also planning to introduce a personal safety alarm for riders.
Owner of Chimac on Dublin’s Angier Street Garret Fitzgerald is removing his restaurant from the app this evening.
He says we all owe riders a great deal of gratitude.
Dublin Deliveroo drivers are striking from 6pm tonight
They’re asking Deliveroo for better working conditions security, delivery fees & value standards
They’re looking to be taken seriously by Gardai when their bikes are stolen or they’re attacked/abused #DeliverooRidersStrike
— Chimac Dublin (@ChimacDublin) January 22, 2021
"They've been working incredibly hard the last 10 months, essentially keeping us all sane."
The chef believes drivers aren't getting the respect they deserve.
"They are integral to our business and so many other businesses."
"They are essentially like our co-workers and if they're not being treated well that's not good for our business"
These men & women have got us, and you, through the last 10 months of madness - they work incredibly hard and so often not treated with the respect they deserve
We will be switching off Deliveroo from 6pm - 8pm tonight as a demonstration of our solidarity#DeliverooRidersStrike
— Chimac Dublin (@ChimacDublin) January 22, 2021
Mr Fitzgerald says Gardaí, restauranteurs and the general public can be disrespectful to riders.
"I can notice by the fact that we would always show drivers the upmost respect and the amount that they appreciate that kind of indicates that there are a lot of places that don't."
