The protest will take place from Monday until 24 January, between 07:00 and 10:00. TVDE drivers (individual paid passenger transport in unmarked vehicles booked via an electronic platform) will go offline on Uber on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and on Bolt on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
TVDE drivers to protest next week, disruptions expected for Uber and Bolt journeys
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Context & Explainers
Somos TVDE (We Are TVDE) is a civic movement and drivers’ organisation representing TVDE drivers that organises collective actions and campaigns for stronger regulation, better pay and working conditions. It is coordinating the alternating shutdowns of Uber and Bolt apps in morning peak hours, so those using app‑based taxis should be aware of potential reduced availability and plan alternatives.
TVDE refers to app‑based private‑hire ride services; the acronym stands for Transporte em Veículos Descaracterizados a partir de Plataforma Eletrónica and covers drivers working for platforms like Uber and Bolt. Drivers are using temporary app shutdowns as a protest over what they say is inadequate regulation and working conditions, so commuters who rely on ride‑hailing during peak hours should expect possible service disruptions next week.
