The American transportation company, Uberhas implemented a new regulation of prices for journeys. Based on a system of algorithms governed by Artificial Intelligence The company seeks to promote a new policy that coexists with the entry of the Digital Platform Workers’ Rights law that establishes a minimum wage for workers in the sector.
According to the local newspaper ‘CBC News’, once the measure that was presented in September was approved, the routes will go from being regulated by demand of each trip to be certified based on the salary of each driver, the place where the passenger is picked up or the day of the week.
Drivers who have been affected by the arrival of the new algorithm have denounced that Uber “knows that with dynamic pricing they will only charge people “whatever you think you can pay.” “It is based on something that is absolutely unknown to us,” said the president of the Ontario Rideshare Drivers Association.
In the United States, where the algorithm is used by various companies, those certified have expressed that it is discrimination among company workers. With the reform, two people who carry out similar jobs, even identical journeys, will receive different salaries. The price will depend on the driver.
The coexistence of the algorithm with the Canadian minimum wage law
The Government of Canada has enacted several reforms to working conditions and worker statutes. The Law on the Rights of Digital Platform Workers, which is expected to come into force in 2025, states that workers related to public and private transportation must have a minimum wage close to 20 dollars per hourHowever, waiting periods are ruled out.
The transport company has not shown any concern and has expressed that the entry of the new algorithm will comply with regulatory standards.
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