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Some Bolt Food emails are closed from 11 a.m. at 4 p.m. in protest on Wednesday. At the start of the picket, about ten people who wrote “Strike” on various cardboard surfaces gathered in the Cathedral Square of the capital, near the monument to Duke Gediminas of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Between them, and in the pizza package.
The organizers of the protest claim that around 100 Bolt Food couriers are not working at the specified time.
The police also came to see the picket, but left without picking up large numbers of people.
Rates for couriers working in Vilnius were reduced on Monday. Until then, the basic fee for a food delivery was 3 euros, now it is 2.8 euros.
“It may seem different, but those 20 cents feel great in your pocket,” even before the protest 15 minutes Bolt Food courier Albert Bandero said. – I earn 700-800 euros per week (before taxes – 15 minutes), that is a monthly income, more or less, I will lose about 200 euros “.
Bolt Food courier Ana, who arrived at the picket, declined to reveal her name, saying she would earn about 300 euros a week, but would lose about 50 euros due to changes in rates.
She stated that the job of a food courier is extremely difficult, especially on hot days.
“When it is a hot day, it is just as difficult for everyone, cyclists and people who work with the car, because cyclists must think about the pedals, and with the car … there are stressful situations that occur on the road, emergencies … Everything contributes “Anna said.
Julius Kalinskas / 15min photo / Bolt Food Courier picket due to unilaterally reduced tariffs
Protesters demand the reinstatement of the basic delivery rate of € 3, a more responsible recruitment policy and respect for experienced emails. If the company does not agree to start negotiations, the couriers promise to repeat and prolong the strikes.
Encourage messengers to work during peak hours
Andrius Pacevičius, Bolt’s boss in Lithuania, says the rate changes are intended to encourage more mailings to work during peak hours. In that case, the emails would even earn more than they earn now.
According to him, the price of delivery during peak hours has increased from 3.5 to 3.7 euros.
“We have introduced these changes to ensure optimal service delivery, especially during peak hours, as well as to ensure a good and competitive income for all emails working on our platform, from now on they can earn more than before.” 15 minutes A. Pacevičius stated in the comment sent.
According to him, customers who request food will not feel these changes: the service will cost them the same.
Julius Kalinskas / 15min photo / Bolt Food Courier picket due to unilaterally reduced tariffs
A. Pacevičius also regretted having learned about the planned picket by the media. He assured that none of the emails had direct contact with Bolt’s management in Lithuania.
He also noted that Bolt Food emails are not employees of Bolt Services LT.
Bolt Services together with partners in Lithuania also provide transportation and sharing services for scooters.
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