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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in the U.S.: Walmart will pay $100 million in a settlement with the FTC to delivery drivers in 11 states

Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations from the FTC regarding misleading payment practices for its delivery drivers in the Spark Delivery network.

Feb 27 • 18:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Involved in the robbery of a delivery motorcycle ends up lynched by the victim's companions, in Quito

In Quito, a group of delivery drivers lynched a man they suspected of stealing a motorcycle from one of their colleagues.

Feb 22 • 17:03 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Says Wolt drivers earn six thousand krónur per hour

A report highlights that Wolt drivers are reportedly earning six thousand krónur per hour.

Feb 18 • 13:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the new category for application workers, after the labor reform

The Argentine Senate has approved a new labor reform that introduces the category of independent application workers, changing the traditional employment relationship for delivery drivers and workers.

Feb 12 • 14:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Expert: Wolt could indicate substitutes visibly to customers

Wolt's delivery drivers are renting out their work accounts to others due to delays in obtaining delivery accounts, leading to ethical concerns about fairness in the gig economy.

Feb 12 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputies discuss adjustments to the bill regulating app-based work

Lawmakers in Brazil are considering changes to a bill that would regulate the work of drivers and delivery personnel working through apps, raising concerns over the classification of workers and potential employment disputes.

Feb 11 • 21:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Coupang to Bear Social Insurance Fees for Delivery Drivers

Coupang's logistics subsidiary has agreed to cover the social insurance fees for delivery drivers, changing its previous stance.

Feb 9 • 11:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"The idea is not to chase them away": the parking of delivery drivers soon to be regulated in Paris

Paris is set to impose regulations on the parking of meal delivery drivers to address noise complaints from residents.

Feb 7 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Fractures, balls to the head, and a car in a traffic accident

A delivery van encountered difficulties in the Bakkahverfi area of Breiðholt this morning as drivers in the capital region grappled with severe icy conditions leading to multiple incidents, according to emergency services.

Feb 6 • 14:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Uber Eats gives up on working with freelancers after Labor Ministry's threat to open criminal proceedings

Uber Eats has decided to cease working with freelance delivery drivers in compliance with the Rider Law, following a threat from the Labor Ministry to initiate criminal proceedings.

Jan 15 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Uber Eats abandons its autonomous delivery drivers to avoid criminal threats against its leaders

Uber Eats has announced it will no longer use autonomous delivery drivers in Spain, becoming the last major food delivery platform to abandon this labor model following a change instituted by Glovo last summer.

Jan 15 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Developer in the USA resigns and reveals how delivery apps 'steal' from drivers and customers

A developer in the USA has resigned and disclosed how delivery platforms manipulate their systems, utilizing rigged 'benefits', hidden algorithms, and practices that pressure both drivers and customers.

Jan 5 • 07:43 UTC

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