TVDE ride-hailing drivers leave the profession
In December, 789 drivers left the profession, 465 of whom were foreign nationals. Drivers begin this Monday a week-long action during which they will switch off their apps.
The Government wants to 'rebalance' the rules for platform work. This is what could change
Portugal's government plans to revise regulations governing platform-based work (delivery, ride-hailing and other gig-economy jobs). Potential changes include clarifying worker status (employee vs contractor), strengthening social protections and labour rights, introducing minimum standards and transparency obligations for platforms, and tougher enforcement — measures that would affect platforms, workers and consumers.
