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Uber and Deliveroo reminded their workers are paid poverty wages
IWGB hits out at gig economy employers after they offer free rides and food to NHS staff
An Uber worker in Glasgow

GIG-ECONOMY companies Uber and Deliveroo were reminded that their own staff are on poverty pay today after the firms offered free rides and food to NHS staff.

Car-travel provider Uber is to give 200,000 free trips and 100,000 meal vouchers to NHS staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The company said it will cover workers’ meals and journeys to help reduce the pressure on the “heroes” helping patients.

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