Alex Webb, Columnist

Uber's Loss in London Will Weigh Heavy on the Gig Economy

The ruling from the U.K. Supreme Court shouldn't be the last word on regulating gig work.

February 19, 2021 at 2:30 PM UTC

Alex Webb is a correspondent for Bloomberg Quicktake. He previously covered the technology, telecoms and media industries in London, San Francisco and Munich.

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The latest ruling on Uber Technologies Inc. is good for drivers and city dwellers alike. But it shouldn’t be the last word on the matter.

The U.K. Supreme Court determined on Friday that Uber drivers should be classified as “workers,” entitling them to rights like the minimum wage, holiday pay and rest breaks. It’s the culmination of a five-year court battle, and has broader implications for the gig economy as a whole.