The Uber conundrum: A study on the consistency of Section 13.1 of Uber's partner-driver services: Agreement with Philippine laws and jurisprudence

Date of Publication

2016

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Legal Management

Subject Categories

Transportation Law

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Commercial Law

Thesis Adviser

Jayson O'S. Ramos

Defense Panel Chair

Antonio A. Ligon

Defense Panel Member

Augusto R. Bundang
Reynaldo G. Ros

Abstract/Summary

The advancement of the technology came with innovations in the basic necessities of mankind. One of these necessities is transportation. The inconvenience associated with transportation has led to the establishment of Uber, which was deemed as the pioneer in application-based transportation services provider.

Uber introduced transportation service provision by using peer to peer business model. The drivers for Uber are individuals who perform services for Uber using their own private car. These drivers were immediately compared to taxi drivers which had sparked a debate on whether Uber drivers are employees or independent contractors. Due to the technicality of the business set up of Uber, there have been a number of arguments from both sides.

This study discerns the consistency of section 13.1 of Uber's Partner-Driver Agreement Services, which defines the Uber drivers as an independent contractor, with Philippine laws and jurisprudence.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU19400

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 volume (various foliations), 28 cm.

Keywords

Automobile drivers--Legal status, laws, etc.--Philippines; Independent contractors--Legal status, laws, etc.--Philippines

Embargo Period

5-9-2021

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