In places where medallion or similar systems were in place, most of the protesters tended to be medallion owners. Who may or may not themselves be drivers, but

In places where medallion or similar systems were in place, most of the protesters tended to be medallion owners. Who may or may not themselves be drivers, but even if they were were probably still deriving significant income from non-owner drivers renting their cars and medallions. They're more like landlords than employees.