ARGENTINA
Taxi drivers in Rio Grande met with the city council to discuss coexistence with Uber. #companies
Consumer rights: Buenos Aires sanctioned PedidosYa and Rappi. #companies
Soaring inflation doesn't allow Uber prices to rise fast enough to match petrol prices. #workers
AUSTRALIA
Hundreds of delivery workers had injuries in Victoria in 2022. #workers
Parts of the Closing Loopholes Bill passed the Senate, but gig workers will have to wait. #regulation
BRAZIL
Uber announces settlement with the family of a driver killed in a road accident. #workers
A Labour Court recognised the driver's employment with iFood in Campo Grande. #incourt
The Federal Court has overturned a ruling that recognised Cabify's employment relationship with a driver. #incourt
CANADA
U-Ride launched a new ride-hailing app that promises affordable rides. #companies
Uber Eats launched in Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, and Camrose. #companies
Toronto City Council has lifted a cap and will continue to issue licences to ride-hailing drivers. #workers
EGYPT
The online platform Swvl has started to rehire some previously dismissed workers. #companies
FRANCE
Workers protested against reductions in remuneration due to algorithms. #workers
Most delivery drivers are undocumented and earn less than 10 euros an hour. #workers
GERMANY
Uber Eats users can order all Getir products from within the app. #companies
INDONESIA
Indonesia's growing use of online motorcycle taxis has several players on the run. #companies
KENYA
Uber is testing Uber Flex, a new model that allows users to offer a fare of their choice. #companies
InDrive plans to provide loans and other financial services to its drivers. #companies
Jumia shut down Jumia Food, its food delivery business, in a new round of cost-cutting. #workers
MALAYSIA
GoGet is giving gig workers access to pension and health benefits. #companies
Around 26 percent of the workforce participates in the gig economy. #didyouknow
In Q3 2023, the gig economy market size was RM1.33 billion. #didyouknow
MEXICO
Didi, Rappi, and Uber Eats are implementing strategies to offer faster deliveries. #companies
Physical violence and sexual harassment are part of the female drivers’ daily routine. #workers
Punto naranja are places where female delivery drivers can rest and seek help. #workers
NIGERIA
Jumia Food ceased operations due to profitability challenges. #companies
Low pay and long hours for workers in the informal economy persist. #workers
Ride-hailing in Nigeria is overshadowed by rising inflation. #companies
PAKISTAN
Due to the lack of gig work, gig workers face severe hardship. #workers
SOUTH AFRICA
E4E Africa has secured $30 million in funding to invest in ventures like SweepSouth. #companies
Uber Eats supports restaurants during power outages. #companies
South African tech ecosystem faces global cross-border payment challenges. #company
Bolt has introduced a new system to improve driver safety through selfies. #companies
SPAIN
Despite the Rider Law, the number of illegal rental accounts is increasing. #workers
THE NETHERLANDS
Uber Eats users in various cities can now order groceries from Gorillas. #companies
Uber expects that by 2028, almost all rides made via the app will be emission-free. #companies
THE PHILIPPINES
Grab onboarded 4,000 new driver-partners. #companies
inDrive got licence to operate as a transport network company. #companies
December recorded the lowest inflation rate of 3.9% in 2023. #didyouknow
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Deilveroo will allow customers to buy non-food items. #companies
THE UNITED STATES
Doordash has changed how tipping works for their workers. #companies
Wisconsin lawmakers are trying to legislate changes for delivery workers. #regulation
Amazon has tried to put in place a new grocery service for its Prime Members. #didyouknow