A cyclist rides a bicycle as he delivers a food order for Deliveroo, an example of the emergence of what is known as the 'gig economy', in Paris, France, April 7, 2017. Picture taken April 7, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
LONDON: A British union started a legal battle to secure rights such as the minimum wage and holiday pay for people working for food courier firm Deliveroo, the latest attempt to regulate the so-called gig economy.
With their distinctive black and teal jackets, Deliveroo riders have become a familiar sight on Britain's streets since the firm started trading in 2013, tapping into the rapidly growing demand for takeaway food delivered from restaurants.
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