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Uber drivers eye IPO riches, call for strike in US and UK

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Some Uber Technologies Inc drivers in the United States and Britain said they will strike on Wednesday, protesting what they call low pay a day before the ride-services company launches its initial public offering, valuing it over Sh9 trillion (USD90 billion).

Drivers and regulators around the world have criticized Uber’s business tactics almost from the moment of its launch.

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