Uber Says Some Drivers Offered Compensation During French Strike
Drivers for ride-hailing apps, such as Uber, block the roundabout at Place de la Nations to protest against the LOTI law in Paris.
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Uber Technologies Inc. offered to compensate some of its drivers for revenue they would have lost while participating in a strike in France on Tuesday, before canceling the initiative.
The California-based chauffered car service suspended its operations in France for four hours on Tuesday to protest against recent government decisions. French daily La Tribune reported Wednesday that the company offered to compensate drivers for participating in the strike.