Dozens of bike couriers from online food delivery firms foodora and Deliveroo cycled for the first time as a collective unit in Berlin on Thursday, protesting what they say are unfair labour conditions. About 40 to 50 bike couriers met in the hip Kreuzberg district of Berlin on Thursday afternoon to protest for better pay and conditions. The group also want more transparency about working hours, and a guarantee that each biker receives enough hours to make a living. They were also keen to emphasize their working conditions and how unlike Deliveroo, they do not hire anyone on a freelance basis. Both Deliveroo and foodora have seen strike action in London and Turin, respectively, after disputes about incentive-based payment, as opposed to a guaranteed wage.

Source: The Local May 18, 2017 15:22 UTC