Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the U.S. to strike on Valentine’s Day for fair pay

That's the dangers of no social net.

If people boycott them, the workers get no pay. And for many of them, they need it.

If people keep using it, they continue their shitty practices

What about contacting them and telling them you'd like to place an order but won't be because of the long wait times (which should reflect in the apps if they're striking)? You can include a suggestion that they pay a fair wage to attract enough drivers to meet the demand they're failing to meet.

Or just stop announcing them in general. Just start striking. Unannounced chaos is always much more effective.