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Third-party apps that let delivery riders pay to 'jump the queue' for orders anger gig workers in Italy
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Third-party apps that let delivery riders pay to 'jump the queue' for orders anger gig workers in Italy
Glovo riders say third-party apps left them jobless while Italian unions say bots rig the delivery system, although developers insist apps provide useful service to gig workers.
In Italy, where more experienced or highly ranked Glovo riders get priority when it comes to choosing working shifts, new apps are being used by novice gig workers to get orders.
Third-party apps that let delivery riders pay to 'jump the queue' for orders anger gig workers in Italy
Third-party apps that subvert booking systems of delivery platforms allow gig workers pay to book jobs, union leaders say