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1. Uber, Ola, and the gig economy; how the evolving jurisprudence will have a bearing on it
April 27, 2017
- With just a tap on our smartphones, we have the luxury of an air-conditioned Ola or an Uber cab waiting at our doorstep.
- We have to thank the advent of the gig economy or shared economy, which affords us this convenience.
- These handy services use a technology platform, usually a mobile-based app, to connect the service provider with the consumers willing to rent assets.
- However, the advent of this disruptive gig model in the transport world brings its own challenges in terms of compliance with local laws, defining the employer-employee relationship and the appropriate tax regime, as these services are often provided by remotely located companies rather than local players.
