Singapore passes landmark Bill recognising ride-hail, delivery gig workers as distinct labour class

Platform workers will get greater levels of contributions to the CPF savings scheme, aligned with what employees and employers pay today. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE: Cabbies, private-hire drivers and freelance delivery workers who rely on online matching platforms for income will get better labour protection from Jan 1, 2025, after Parliament passed a landmark Bill on Sept 10 designating them as a distinct legal category in between employees and the self-employed.

Known collectively as platform workers, this 70,500-strong group will get greater levels of contributions to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings scheme, aligned with what employees and employers pay today.