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Business / Corporate Jul 9, 2019

Spritely seniors in Japan signing up to deliver on foot for Uber Eats

by Pavel Alpeyev and Takahiko Hyuga

Uber Technologies Inc.'s strategy for Japan, where ride-sharing is banned, is as unique as the country itself — think grandma in running shoes delivering ramen noodles. Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi was in Japan last week to stress the importance of the market, where the ...

Business / Corporate Jun 13, 2019

Uber Eats delivery staff in Japan to launch labor union as they dispute their 'contractor' status

Food delivery staff working in Japan for ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc. said Wednesday they plan to form a labor union in a bid to improve what they see as disadvantageous treatment for being classified as independent contractors rather than employees. "The delivery staff are ...