Deliveroo has been making headlines due to a series of worker walkouts staged by thousands of delivery drivers from Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat. These protests have been driven by demands for improved pay and working conditions, culminating in a mass walkout on Valentine's Day. The company also faced a legal setback when Britain's highest court ruled that Deliveroo riders are not entitled to collective bargaining protections as they are not classified as employees.
Deliveroo, legally incorporated as Roofoods Ltd., is an online food delivery company headquartered in London, England. Operating in over two hundred locations across the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand, Deliveroo connects customers with a wide range of restaurants and offers delivery services through its platform. Despite its widespread presence and popularity, Deliveroo has faced scrutiny over its treatment of delivery riders and their employment status, sparking debates about labor rights and gig economy practices.