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Uber offering hot balloon rides in scenic Cappadocia

Uber has started offering hot balloon rides in touristic Cappadocia, renowned for its natural formations, underground and aboveground cities, as well as its fairy chimneys.

"Starting this week, Uber Balloon will be available in the UNESCO World Heritage Göreme National Park, and riders can book directly in the app via Uber Reserve," the company said in a statement on Oct. 24.

Uber launches ‘Boat’ service for Mykonos island tourism

As Greece gears up to welcome millions of travelers this summer, Uber is making waves with its latest ground-breaking service offering for the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. Introducing "Boat," a unique opportunity that allows visitors and residents to embark on speedboat trips at the touch of a button, all through the Uber app. Each speedboat has a capacity of up to eight people.

Middlemen: The Croatian ‘Aggregators’ Failing Digital Platform Workers

'Fun' and 'freedom' came at a price, however.

Not formally employed by the digital courier giant, Marin [not his real name] couldn't be paid directly into his personal bank account, so managers at Glovo recommended he try an intermediary, a so-called aggregator, which would become his official employer.

Uber to offer services on Santorini via local partner

The well-known ride-hailing and delivery platform service Uber will soon be available on iconic Santorini, Greece's best-known island destination. According to a press release, Uber's Comfort service will be made available through a local partner, identified as FOR-ES.

Customers will be able to access the service via the regular Uber app.

Unions oppose bill opening door to Uber as minister argues in favour

Ljubljana – Trade unionists have came out against legislative amendments that would provide the legal basis for ride hailing platforms such as Uber arguing they often violate labour rights. Refuting the charge, Infrastructure Minister Jernej Vrtovec said the goal was to make transport services cheaper and more modern.

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