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Hundreds of bike, e-bike and motorcycle delivery workers rallied in downtown Toronto on Monday afternoon, demanding better working conditions and fair pay. According to a Job Banks Canada report from 2025, delivery drivers in Toronto make an average of between $17.95 and $30 per hour.
Delivery Drivers United (DDU), a collective of delivery workers organized the rally, which began at Nathan Phillips Square at 2:30 p.m.
According to an Instagram post by DDU, the protesters’ demands included “basic human dignity and respect, [an] end to random and unfair account deactivations [as well as] fair and transparent pay.”
Delivery drivers honked, held up signs and chanted “We want justice,” as other drivers and pedestrians expressed their support by honking or chanting.
Ava Williams, a lawyer at The Biking Lawyer LLP, said anti-immigrant and anti-cyclist sentiments are also challenges delivery drivers in the city face.
“I was talking to one gentleman today [who was] telling me how sometimes when he’s riding, people [in vehicles] will try and hit him or try and run him off the road, and I think that’s unfortunately a growing experience for not only e-bikers but cyclists all around in the city,” she said.
According to Williams, The Biking Lawyer LLP started as a way to advocate for cyclists.
However, after noticing increased frustration toward delivery drivers, the firm started to host “Know Your Rights” workshops where they educate delivery drivers about “having legal e-bikes versus illegal e-bikes, lithium batteries, [etc].”
Williams said the law firm provided branded delivery bags in exchange for attending the workshops.
In May, 2026, Toronto City Council unanimously voted to back a provincial proposal to require registration, identifying vests, and insurance for e-bike delivery workers.
DDU did not respond to OTR News’ request for comment in time for the publication of this story.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Reporter, OTR, F2026.
