Hon. Mukunji recently met with leaders of a group representing over 10,000 digital boda riders, primarily young men working for digital transport and delivery platforms such as Uber, Yego, Little Ltd, and others. Led by their Chair, Mr. Calvin, they visited the National Assembly to present a petition addressing critical issues affecting their welfare and working conditions. The group raised several key concerns, including:

1. Legal recognition and protection for digital riders working through platforms like Uber, Bolt, and Glovo.
2. Reform of unfair pricing formulas and the high commission rates imposed by e-hailing platforms.
3. Measures to prevent arbitrary account deactivations and to improve transparency in handling complaints by Transport Network Companies (TNCs).
4. Amendments to the NTSA Regulations (2022) and the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (2023) to offer more protections to digital riders.
5. Creation of safe parking and waiting areas for riders.
6. Enhanced data protection to safeguard personal information of the riders.
7. Introduction of a minimum wage, collective bargaining rights, and a cap on TNC commission rates at 10%.
8. Legislative recognition of digital riders as a distinct transport subsector.

The petition highlighted the importance of integrating digital laborers, such as these riders, into the country’s labor laws. This aligns with Hon. Mukunji’s ongoing advocacy for the Digital Labour Bill, which seeks to address these challenges and ensure fair working conditions for individuals working in the digital economy.

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