Russels: Uber's food-delivery business will begin offering an insurance package to its couriers in Europe, a move to address the conditions of "gig economy" workers. Riders for food-delivery companies such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo are typically self-employed and the firms have come under fire for how they treat their workers.
"Uber Eats couriers can now enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working
on their own schedule with the peace of mind provided by additional
security and protection," said Filip Nuytemans, Uber Eats general
manager for Europe.
The couriers will be able to benefit from the policy whether they are
fully independent or employed via a third party, and the company will
pay for the insurance.
Uber Eats currently operates in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Britain. The plan will be introduced January 8 next year, the company said.