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Ride-sharing apps turn to bonuses and extra pay as they struggle to meet a rebound in demand
Ride-hailing platform aims to reach zero emissions globally by 2040
Two court cases reveal the UK’s inconsistency in defining ‘work’ and providing fair remuneration
Court decision on ride-sharing employees indicates a ‘shift towards recognising workers’ rights’
Ride-hailing app reclassifying drivers as workers puts others using self-employed model under pressure to follow suit
Enhancing drivers’ status is welcome but working time is a grey area
Gig economy companies will end up being bound by more regulation
PR puff can’t disguise a broken business model.
Ride-hailing group agrees to changes but sets up potential clash on meaning of ‘working time’
Lockdown creates perfect recipe for food ordering apps but some will be left behind
Amsterdam court orders more algorithmic transparency at Ola but rejects claims of absence of human oversight at Uber
Uber signals it will try to change regulations rather than simply accept court losses
Companies may no longer be able to profit from grey areas in employment law
Robinhood chief grilled, UK Darpa launch, Gates’ green manifesto
Lawyers say Friday’s victory for drivers in the Supreme Court has far-reaching consequences for UK’s labour market
Ride-hailing app now faces having to deal with holiday pay, minimum wage, sick leave and pension contributions
Ramifications of the UK supreme court’s landmark ruling could go far beyond Uber
Decision a major blow to ride-hailing company in one of its biggest markets
Company loses $6.8bn in 2020 as pandemic continues to drag down revenue
SoftBank Vision improves, Krebs on crime, BT’s Hybrid Connect
Ride-hailing company expands offerings to consumers stuck at home
Apple-Facebook spat, Europe’s 5G woes, Bellingcat founder’s fears
Probe into purchase of ride-hailing software company follows announcement of deal in August
Chief executive pledges to ‘go all out’ against its food delivery rivals in the city
Gig economy companies in California will pass on extra costs to customers
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