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Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees in New Zealand, opening door for sick leave, holiday pay, and minimum wage. Gig companies warn of collapse if forced to pay decent wage. (www.thepost.co.nz)

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[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 16 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I hate to be that guy, but you've been able to summon taxis via phone pretty much for as long as either have existed.

But I get what you mean, the app is the game-changer. I've had dispatch schedule a taxi for me and then they just didn't show up. 🤷‍♂️ No way to track or check the progress...

[–] AtariDump@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

Plus, with the app, there’s transparent up front pricing.

Good luck getting that from an NYC cab.

And, depending on the location, it works in other states/countries as well.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Right, so the difference is that they built a system that actually provides service.

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

But they aren't paying the people enough that do the actual work for said service.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Yes, that's the problem with it.