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Mar 17, 20201 min read

Uber rides down by as much as 70% in cities hardest hit by coronavirus, looks at delivering meds

In a call to investors, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said ride volume has gone down by as much as 60%-70% in the hardest-hit cities in the U.

Mar 17, 20201 min read

Uber and Lyft suspend shared ride options to limit coronavirus spread

In Canada and the U.S, both Uber and Lyft suspended the shared ride options to help flatten the curve.

Mar 16, 20201 min read

UK: unions attack 'paltry' sick pay for self-isolating couriers

In the UK, unions representing gig workers have attacked “paltry” offers of sick pay for delivery couriers affected by the Coronavirus.

Mar 16, 20201 min read

The Covid-19 crisis is hurting Asia’s gig economy workers and they want the government to help

Incomes of thousands of gig workers in Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia have been affected adversely by the Coronavirus.

Mar 15, 20201 min read

Ola, Uber must protect drivers amid air of mistrust, say unions

The Unions for Ola and Uber drivers demanded that companies provide safety kits and also declare a 14-day paid sick leave for drivers.