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An Uber boss has issued a stark warning that Brussels' proposal to classify gig workers as de facto employees could slam the breaks on operations across the bloc.

Uber: EU rules will see us pull out of “hundreds” of European cities — Brussels’ proposal to classify gig workers as de facto employees could slam the breaks on operations across the bloc::An Uber boss has issued a stark warning that Brussels’ proposal to classify gig workers as de facto employees could slam the breaks on operations across the bloc.

  • lemmyvore@feddit.nlEnglish
    630·
    1 year ago

    Taxis also use a platform to function. They have radio dispatch, they rent cars to drivers, they have digital platforms with online orders.

    Taxi companies traditionally stiff their drivers out of benefits too, and are typically in bed with local administration and politicians so they never get called out on it.

    Their online platforms have ratings you can’t rely on, there’s fake cabs, fake meters, ghost drivers, cash only, angry drivers, dirty and broken cars, aggressive and unsafe driving etc.

    So if your point is that taxi companies will fill back the demand after Uber is gone that’s true, but it won’t change anything for the drivers.

    In fact many of the Uber drivers will be permanently out of the picture because they’re not pro drivers and are not familiar with the more cut throat taxi business.

    • NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.worldEnglish
      132·
      1 year ago

      That’s lots of accusations and most of them do not fit for western Europe at all.

      Obviously, you have no clue.

      • dezmd@lemmy.worldEnglish
        25·
        1 year ago

        You must be young or just ignorant of the history of taxis in general, even in what is apparently your idolizing view of those in western Europe.

        Taxi services are worldwide known to be protectionist, corrupt, and sus. Its why Uber and similar disruptive alternatives were able to grow.

        Uber might be trash, but its just mimicking traditional taxi services by doing whatever it can to squeeze another dollar out by fucking over drivers.