UberX drivers’ protest fizzles at S.F. headquarters

Jorge Cordero Valdez protests in front of Uber headquarters on Market Street in San Francisco Friday. Jorge Cordero Valdez protests in front of Uber headquarters on Market Street in San Francisco Friday. Photo: James Tensuan / James Tensuan / Special To The Chronicle Photo: James Tensuan / James Tensuan / Special To The Chronicle Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close UberX drivers’ protest fizzles at S.F. headquarters 1 / 8 Back to Gallery

A few UberX drivers protested outside the company’s Mid-Market headquarters Friday, chanting slogans such as “Uber’s greed puts drivers in need.”

Media covering the event outnumbered the dozen or so protesters. Similar sparsely attended demonstrations occurred at some other Uber offices nationwide, according to social media reports. The protesters, who plan to stay off the road this weekend in a self-styled “strike,” are seeking a 60 percent increase in Uber rates, a tipping option in the app, and a $7 minimums for rides and cancellation fees, up from the current $5.

Uber reiterated a previous statement that it welcomes feedback from drivers.

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Carolyn Said is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: csaid@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @csaid