*9/4 (Wed) 18:12 Vehicle News Uber Eats’ labor shortage troubles due to revised compensation calculation The revision of the “compensation algorithm” has led to a reduction in compensation, so there are fewer opportunities to see Uber Eats delivery staff on the streets (Image: Photo AC). In a previous article, we reported that Uber Eats, the largest food delivery company in the industry, is reducing the number of delivery staff, and the labor shortage is resulting in situations where food is not delivered or takes longer to deliver. The main reason why this situation has arisen is believed to be a revision in the compensation paid to delivery workers. This is because the so-called “reward algorithm,” a computer-based calculation method that determines remuneration based on factors such as the estimated delivery time and distance, number of delivery destinations, number of orders, and the number of delivery staff working at the same time, has been revised. This resulted in a sharp decline in the pay of delivery workers. As a result, many people are transferring to other companies or quitting their food delivery jobs. As of September 2024, the situation has not improved. Even on rainy days when delivery staff are less active, requests for rewards of 300 to 400 yen are still coming in, and incentives known as “rain quests” and “day-crossing quests” have also been reduced compared to before. As a result of these factors, delivery workers are increasingly turning away from Uber Eats, and rather than improving, the situation appears to be getting worse. Is it true that McDonald’s is furious over the increase in complaints? Read more below.
>>1 I don’t know about the countryside, but in the 23 wards, people are driving dangerously while staring at their phones everywhere. In the first place, Uber isn’t available in areas that are not within Yodobashi Extreme’s service area or where it’s unclear whether people live.
>>1 I wonder what happened to all those people who were talking about a new way of working during the COVID-19 pandemic where you can take time off whenever you want. It’s no different from the people lining up for soup kitchens in Australia.
I don’t think there’s a need for it in a place like Tokyo where you can walk to places to eat and buy things. I think it would be better to raise the price for people who want to order even if it’s expensive.
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