First, we have no idea what really is happening.Second, the police very much should be the ones enforcing whatever law might be breached. Precisely their remit.Third, no company, so far as I can know, is responsible for the behavior of their employees. If an employee of the BBC murdered someone the BBC is not liable. Which is kind of what your hinting at, Mark.Fourth, these multi-billion pound venture-capital backed companies often operate outside the norms. Uber and the like were getting off the hook because of how they were organized as their so-called contractors (the riders) were not beholden to any policy. They were quite demonstrably cowboys. It is often the loophole used when justifying errant behaviors. But to your point I'd imagine the recent ruling striking down this model will protect the riders/contractors/employees, but it will still do nothing to encourage proper performance. For that we need the police who will build a case against any chronic contraventions which in turn provides evidence for an employer to take action. The employer will have no way of knowing if someone runs a red light. But the police will. If Julian is correct, using an app for delivery is illegal. That pretty much makes the entire model unworkable. On that basis I'd suggest that wasn't what was going on. If so, all Uber drivers should be banned from the roads. Along with Ocado, Sainsburys, etc., etc., etc. Not to mention anyone using a SatNav regardless of vehicular choice.
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