Adam Schwab: Is the ride over for Uber?
Despite ride sharing largely returning to pre-pandemic levels and Uber Eats gaining hundreds of millions of users during the pandemic, Uber’s market value has slumped from US$117 billion to US$42 billion.
Albo proposes minimum wage and leave entitlements for gig economy workers: What would it mean for the tech giants?
Anthony Albanese has outlined a plan to modernise employment laws by bringing in minimum wage and leave entitlements for gig economy workers.
NSW taskforce releases safety guidelines for food delivery riders, placing responsibility with platform providers
WorkSafe NSW's draft guidelines for gig economy riders highlight unreasonable delivery times and poorly designed apps as key hazards.
Family of killed UberEats rider files workers’ comp claim, in what could be a landmark test case for the gig economy
The family of UberEats rider Dede Fredy is filing a workers’ comp claim over his death, in what could be a landmark case for the gig economy.
Lights, camera, competition: What today’s startups can learn from the fate of old home movies
COVID-19 will claim many startups but some will reinvent themselves and new rivals will emerge. Here's how your business can get the competitive edge.
Why are food delivery apps biting the hand that feeds them?
Australia’s hospitality industry is dying at the hands of the tech it has employed to save it. What's the solution? Collective success.
“Hardest it’s ever been”: Disrupted but not dejected, Australia’s restaurant owners discuss what’s next
Restaurant owners gathered in Melbourne to discuss the flurry of issues facing their industry, from UberEats to Instagram.
UberEats forced to amend restaurant contracts after ACCC investigation
UberEats will be forced to amend restaurant contracts after the ACCC alleged they contained unfair contract terms.
From $7.5 million to almost $20 million: Why Huxtaburger expects to more than double its revenue as it ventures to NSW
Huxtaburger will open 10 stores in NSW and is even considering going global after experiencing strong growth in recent years.
Cheaper UberEATS delivery fees could be on the way, but local businesses are asking customers to avoid the service
The company are ditching the flat $5 delivery fee in US cities, instead opting for a sliding scale of delivery costs, spanning between $2 and $8.
Younger generations lead the take-up of meal delivery services
Younger generations lead the way when it comes to the take-up of meal delivery services such as Uber Eats and Menulog, according to Roy Morgan Research.
Billionaire Jack Cowin calls for government inquiry into “gig economy” food companies Uber Eats, Foodora and Deliveroo
One of the richest businessmen in Australia is calling on the federal government to launch an investigation into the employment practices of food delivery platforms including Uber Eats, Foodora and Deliveroo.
