Photo by Hari Anggara/Malay Mail
Malaysia’s delivery service partners may go on strike for 24 hours tomorrow, 5 August 2022.
But why are they planning the strike?
1) Allegedly lowered fares
On social media, under the hashtag “#SembelihRider,” (#SlaughteringRiders) they claim the related delivery companies have lowered their earnings and they are now forced to work longer hours to earn the same amount.
2) Longer working hours
Another report claims that riders now have to work for 12 hours per day in order to reach their daily targets when it was 10 hours before.
They say they may go on yet another strike for 3 whole days if the relevant employers do not come up with a solution that satisfies both parties.
In a local Facebook group, delivery partners appear to be motivating each other and discussing the potential outcomes of the strike, one of which would be to increase the fare or incentive.
Delivery companies’ response
Grab has refuted the claim of reduced fares, citing a “technical error,” while other delivery companies have not commented on the issue as of publication time
Still, there is no indication that the strike is cancelled, so customers should err on the side of caution and prepare to not rely on delivery for their meals or items tomorrow.
