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Deliveroo riders took to Nottingham city centre again to protest for improved working and pay conditions.

Protesters are growing frustrated with a "lack of communication" and an "unwillingness to have their demands listened to" by the food delivery company.

Following a strike on February 1, riders founded the Nottingham Riders Network and have recently affiliated to the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain.

Staff took to Long Row with flags and loudspeakers to demonstrate, while Deliveroo had brought its 'RooBus' to the same street, promoting the company.

The workers were not on shift and riders were still working in Nottingham during the protest on Friday, April 12.

Deliveroo currently advertises that self-employed riders will earn an average of £10 to £12 per hour.

Organised events with further activities and action are planned throughout April and into the May Day weekend.

Greg Howard, chair of the Nottingham Riders Network & Nottingham rep to IWGB, said: “Deliveroo have so far been unwilling to hear or action our demands, despite being assured we can feedback at anytime, they have not taken our concerns on board.

"It’s time for Deliveroo to talk, talking can’t wait, we want our demands listened to."

Zack Murrell-Dowson, IWGB National Deliveroo Committee Chair added: “It’s inspiring to see Nottingham couriers taking action to disrupt Deliveroo’s advertising drive, increasing the pressure for better pay.

"Deliveroo have been spending vast amounts of money on promotion for expansion, while riders have seen falling hourly pay. We’re fighting for the same things – improved pay and conditions.

"Nottingham have had various actions and strikes so far, and are building towards yet more strikes, as part of “rolling strikes” and actions taking place across the country, on various different dates.

"We know Deliveroo are feeling the pressure, and we’ve won some small steps forward in Bristol, Nottingham and elsewhere, with the support of the IWGB.

"But we won’t be placated and we won’t go away until we properly win our demands for higher pay.”

The NRN recently organised a successful and well received ‘Fast, Food Handout’ with the ‘Nottingham Street Knights’, where 15 Deliveroo riders delivered hot meals to rough sleepers in Nottingham City Centre doorways.

A Deliveroo spokesperson said: "The Roobus is just one of the many ways we're supporting Britain's amazing restaurants and takeaways. We're proud to offer well paid flexible work to our riders, which is why we see 10,000 rider applications every week.

"Deliveroo riders earn on average over £10 per hour and every rider receives free insurance. We regularly hold in-person sessions to hear feedback from riders on how we can work even better with them."

These are the Nottingham Riders Network demands to Deliveroo: