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Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €825 Million for Automated Driver Suspensions

The ruling tests limits on algorithmic decision‑making under the GDPR by saying automated suspensions deprived drivers of income.

FTC Begins $23.8 Million Payout to 640,038 Grubhub Drivers and Customers

Federal Judge Blocks NYC Rule Requiring 14-Day Notice Before Rideshare Deactivations

Milan Limits Midday Deliveries to Protect Riders From Extreme Heat

Tata Power Withdraws Karnataka Parallel Distribution Bid

Top Platforms and IAMAI Ask Karnataka High Court to Strike Down State Gig-Worker Law

Glovo Cuts 436 Rider Jobs in Spain After Union Deal

Delhi Approves Rest Hubs for Gig Workers and Overhauls Atal Canteens

Lula Government Rejects New App-Work Bill as Congress Sets Up Vote

Foodora France Fined €200,000 in Plea Over Undeclared Work of Couriers

Shah Details Bharat Taxi’s Cooperative Plan With Base-Rate Guarantee and 80% Profit Share for Drivers

Brazil’s Lower House Targets Early-March Vote on App-Work Regulation

RentAHuman Lets AI Agents Hire People as Scrutiny Grows Over Safety and Claimed Scale

Urssaf Targets Uber for €1.7 Billion Over Driver Status; Company Says Talks Under Way

Budget 2026: India Unveils Education-to-Employment Panel to Drive Services-Sector Growth

Gig Workers Switch Off Apps Nationwide, Set Feb. 3 Protests

Delhi Police Probe Alleged Assault of Zepto Rider at Kondli Store After Perfume Dispute

Taxi Drivers Suspend Six-Day Dublin Shutdown Pending Government Talks

Mexico’s Supreme Court Upholds Mexico City’s 2% Charge on Delivery Platforms

Chicago, DoorDash Reach $18 Million Settlement Over Alleged Deceptive Delivery Practices