ARGENTINA
- Córdoba's taxi licence holders are fighting against the apps due to unfair competition. #workers
- Taxi drivers in San Luis demanded to meet with the Ministry of Transport to discuss Uber's presence in the province. #workers
- Drivers are calling for the use of applications such as Uber to be regulated in Bariloche. #workers
AUSTRALIA
- SA Unions called for safer conditions for South Australian gig workers. #workers
- Uber Eats collaborates with Planet Ark on sustainable packaging. #companies
- Uber teams up with Kia to encourage EV use with free rides to Australian Open. #companies
BANGLADESH
- Pathao has introduced a facility to cover drivers and passengers involved in accidents. #companies
- Pathao secures a payment provider licence to open a digital bank for its customers. #companies
- More than 300,000 drivers have earned through the Uber app in 2023. #workers
BRAZIL
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A Covid-19 era Uber policy to end the shared modality Uber pool remains suspended. #companies
Rio de Janeiro demanded that companies remove all vehicles without air conditioning. #companies
iFood attended the World Economic Forum to discuss its commitment to inclusion and employability. #companies
CANADA
- Uber and Lyft capped surge pricing after fares had often tripled or quadrupled. #companies
- Uber Canada makes changes to give workers more transparency about their earnings. #workers
- In an uncertain labour market, companies have an eye on the freelance workforce. #workers
GHANA
- InDrive expands its services to include finance, freight and courier delivery. #companies
- Ride-hailing drivers have threatened a nationwide strike over the vehicle income tax. #workers
- The African Platform Union Network is a collaboration of unions and workers' associations from six countries. #workers
INDONESIA
- The gross merchandise value (GMV) of food companies in Indonesia grew by 5% to $171.1 billion. #companies
KENYA
Bolt has enabled over 100 million rides in Kenya over the last decade. #companies
Uber has recently introduced its Audio Recording Safety feature in Kenya. #companies
By 2030, Africa's shared-mobility market, including ride-hailing, will grow by 9% per year. #didyouknow
Uber accelerates innovation in Nairobi with electric boda rides. #companies
SafeBoda makes a comeback in February 2024, braving competition and tax hurdles. #companies
NIGERIA
- Ride-hailing is on the rise because it helps fill the many gaps in infrastructure. #companies
- LagRide and Uber drivers are demaning health insurance packages. #workers
- Uber and Kia collaborate to enhance electric mobility options. #companies
PAKISTAN
It's the end of the one-job era: people are in a struggle for financial stability. #workers
Freelancers will be able to accept payments using Paypal via a third party. #workers
SOUTH AFRICA
- Bolt Send is the new same-day parcel delivery service in Johannesburg. #companies
- If a Bolt driver requests payment outside of the app, the customer can cancel the trip. #companies
- To protect users from criminals, the Public Private Transport Association says the government should vet drivers. #workers
- Uber to shut down Drizly alcohol delivery by March 2024. #companies
- Gig workers face worsening conditions due to rising fuel prices. #workers
- Uber One users enjoy significant savings, averaging R1,100/month. #didyouknow
SPAIN
- Glovo has announced 100 job losses in its supermarket division. #workers
- In the last 2 years, Uber has seen a 38% increase in demand for business delivery services. #workers
TANZANIA
Bolt Tanzania encourages richer user input and continuous driver improvement. #companies
InDrive expands financial services globally with a focus on small loans. #companies
APUN, made up of unions from Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania, is revolutionising platform work. #workers
THE NETHERLANDS
- Regulators fined Uber for lack of transparency in its use of driver data. #companies
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Just Eat Takeaway underperformed in the fourth quarter of 2023. #companies
Getir and Gorillas refuse to pay overdue premiums to the Pension Fund for the Food Industry.. #company
THE PHILIPPINES
- PeekUp is set to enter the ride-hailing market in the first quarter of 2024. #companies
- inDrive was temporarily put on hold after regulators questioned its pricing model. #companies
- Angkas plans to launch four-wheel taxi service #companies
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Bangladeshi workers spoke out against the SERU English language test. They are charged if they fail. #workers
The ADCU has condemned rules from West Northamptonshire Council as racist. #workers
Uber has confirmed it is applying for a license to operate in Aberdeen. #companies
THE UNITED STATES
Workers say New York's new minimum pay law allows them to drive safely. #workers
Drivers for delivery apps are now entitled to minimum pay in Seattle. #workers
Drivers at the Minneapolis airport went on strike to protest against poor working conditions. #workers