Australian church bans staff from Uber use over ethical concerns

The Uniting Church in Australia’s Victoria and Tasmania Synod said staff should only use Uber for work purposes when taxis and other ride-sharing apps were unavailable. — AFP

One of Australia’s largest Christian churches has indefinitely suspended staff from using Uber and Uber Eats over concerns about the ride-sharing platform’s treatment of drivers and delivery riders.

The Uniting Church in Australia’s Victoria and Tasmania Synod said staff should only use Uber for work purposes when taxis and other ride-sharing apps were unavailable. It cited the treatment of drivers as independent contractors, resulting in many earning below the minimum wage and working excessive hours.