Title: Platform workers call for fairer and more equitable working conditions
Introduction: Platform workers, such as those employed by companies such as Lagride, Uber, Bolt and Indriver, have recently expressed dissatisfaction with the working conditions imposed on them. Faced with exorbitant commissions, low fees, demanding daily targets and high reimbursement requirements, these workers have made an urgent call for adequate regulation and favorable policies for platform workers.
Problematic working conditions:
Platform workers have highlighted several concerns about the working conditions they face. First of all, the commissions charged by the platforms are considered excessive, thus considerably reducing workers’ income. In addition, the low prices set by the platforms do not allow workers to earn sufficient income to meet their essential needs.
Additionally, the daily targets imposed on platform workers are often very demanding, putting them under constant pressure to complete a certain number of journeys in a given time frame. This pressure can be a source of stress and fatigue, endangering the safety of workers.
Finally, many platform workers face high reimbursement requirements for the vehicles they use for their activities. These additional financial burdens further reduce their income, often leaving them in a precarious financial situation.
The call for pro-platform worker policies:
Faced with these problematic working conditions, the Association of Taxi Users and Navigation Operators (AUATON) issued a statement calling for adequate regulation and favorable policies for platform workers. They ask Lagride and other platforms to financially support the family of the first national vice-president of AUATON, who died tragically while carrying out his duties. They also call for the rapid adoption of policies that prioritize the well-being of platform workers.
Conclusion: Platform workers deserve fair and equitable working conditions. Platforms must understand the importance of regulation and worker-friendly policies that will enable them to support themselves and work in safe and respectful conditions. It is crucial that measures are taken to improve the working conditions of platform workers and to ensure their well-being.