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May 25, 2021

Bolt and Amazon worst on gig economy working conditions, Oxford University says

Only two of the platforms surveyed were able to show they ensure riders get the minimum wage.


Freya Pratty

4 min read

Bolt and Amazon offer the worst working conditions for gig economy workers in the UK, a new report says.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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