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Taxi, ride-hailing drivers brace for World Cup traffic and antsy passengers

World Cup fever is coming — but for ride-hailing drivers, the surge means more stress before a single goal is scored.

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Uber drivers in Canada are pushing for better working conditions ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which will bring large crowds of soccer fans to Toronto and Vancouver. Drivers are bracing for increased demand and difficult traffic conditions during the tournament. The piece highlights tensions between ride-hailing workers and platforms as a major international event approaches.

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Weeks before soccer fans are due to descend on Toronto and Vancouver for the World Cup, some Uber drivers were trying to score better working conditions during the tournament.

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