Nicosia, Cyprus. Around 100 Wolt drivers gathered outside the company’s headquarters in Nicosia on Monday as a strike over working conditions continued. Drivers said they would continue striking until Friday unless the company responds to their demands.
Pay and commission concerns
One driver said deliveries within four kilometres pay €1.50 per delivery and alleged that 33 per cent of wages are taken. Protesters also said earnings are reduced by a commission paid to a third-party company they are employed by.
Example delivery and reported earnings
The Cyprus Mail reported seeing a screenshot that protesters described as an average delivery: 9.6km, around 20 minutes one-way by bike, with total earnings of €3.72 excluding the commission.
Drivers’ demands and strike plans
Drivers demanded higher pay and said that after a previous protest over working conditions, wages were decreased. They said they plan to proceed with the strike until Friday if the company does not move in their direction.
Participants and reported account deletions
One protester said the striking drivers are from several countries including Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. A union official said 80 driver profiles had already been deleted.
Impact of the strike
Asked how they would cope with lost income during the strike, drivers said sacrifices were necessary.
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