Quebec’s Accessible Taxi Drivers (ACTAQ) have decided to exercise a strike mandate from Friday to Monday to denounce their working conditions, which they consider deplorable.
Among other things, the drivers would like an increase in their hourly rate for paid laps.
“This reassessment is natural given the current level of inflation and its financial impact on the operating costs of our activities,” the association said in a press release on Friday.
The revision of the computer system is also requested, as this would be the cause of an “abnormal” increase in transport and waiting times, which would affect the quality of service.
Respect for the legal status of the subcontractor is also put forward.
“This seizure of our bargaining power is the reason for the continuous impoverishment of our collective, even if it contributes effectively and largely to the achievement of the objectives assigned to this essential service for people with disabilities and reduced mobility”, it was mentioned .
The association took the opportunity to ask drivers to intervene with the Quebec Ministry of Transport (MTQ) to benefit from the vehicle adaptation subsidy.
Other protest actions should be planned later if no progress is noted.