TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Fair Trade Commission has urged Uber Japan Co., operator of the Uber Eats food delivery service, to improve its compensation system for delivery workers, informed sources said Thursday.
Uber Japan changed its delivery compensation system in May last year , leading to lower payments for some delivery workers .
The Commission examined the change for a possible case of abuse of superior bargaining position under antitrust law.
The commission found no illegality in the system change, noting that some workers were paid more under the new system.
Given that the change was notified only a week before it took effect and the company had no opportunity to hear the opinions of delivery workers, however, the commission told Uber Japan in late August that it was important to ensure transparency. Is.
In Japan, it is estimated that more than 130,000 people have worked as Uber Eats deliverers over the past year.
