Are gig economy disrupters finally running out of road?

Linda J. Dodson

Charlie Thompson, an employment lawyer at Stewarts, says the “overwhelming direction of travel” in gig economy cases is in favour of the individuals. The Uber drivers argue they are entitled to workers’ rights but the ride hailing firm, which is appealing a 2016 employment tribunal decision, claims they are self-employed. […]

Grab and Gojek burn cash to keep gig drivers afloat

Linda J. Dodson

JAKARTA/SINGAPORE — Grab and Gojek, the biggest on-demand mobility startups in Southeast Asia, face competing financial crosswinds as they navigate the coronavirus outbreak, spending millions of dollars to support their drivers with an eye toward the ensuing recovery. Demand for rides has spiraled downward by double-digit rates, leaving drivers struggling to make […]