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Uber drivers in Europe take the company’s pricing system to court

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • Uber drivers have taken the company to court in Amsterdam, accusing it of violating privacy laws and using a dynamic remuneration system that reduces their earnings.
  • The case comes as Uber announced a 10% staff reduction.

Uber drivers in Europe are taking the company to court in Amsterdam over the algorithm that determines their pay. They accuse Uber of violating privacy laws and applying a dynamic remuneration system that cuts into their earnings.

The legal action focuses on how the platform uses its algorithm to set remuneration. Drivers argue that the system affects their income while raising privacy concerns.

The case follows Uber’s announcement that it would cut 10% of its workforce. The lawsuit adds another legal challenge for the company as drivers contest the way its platform manages their work and pay.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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