Wolt and Volt: The Delivery Drivers vs. Platform Battle in the Region!
In the world of food and package delivery, where speed and flexibility are king, a real drama is unfolding! Two giants, Wolt and Volt, are in the spotlight due to protests by delivery drivers claiming their rights are being trampled and wages slashed. Is this just a fight for better working conditions or a platform attempt to cut labor costs? Let’s dive into this hot topic!
Protests and Demands of Delivery Drivers
Wolt delivery drivers in Croatia took to the streets demanding equal dialogue with management. Their demands? Better working conditions, collective bargaining, and an end to discrimination. They accuse the company of cutting their income and replacing them with cheaper foreign labor. A similar situation is unfolding at Volt, where delivery partners expressed dissatisfaction over reduced pay and fears of being replaced.
Company Response: Flexibility or Exploitation?
Wolt and Volt claim they are open to dialogue but emphasize that most drivers appreciate the flexibility offered. They provide various work models: through craftsman contracts, student agreements, aggregator companies, and even direct employment. However, interest in direct employment is low, which companies interpret as a preference for flexibility over fixed contracts.
But is flexibility just a mask for poor conditions? Anurag, an Indian Wolt driver in Croatia, works 16 hours a day, six days a week, earning about 400 euros a month. Vacation? Unpaid. This sounds like worker exploitation in the 21st century!
Transparency and Algorithms: Who Pulls the Strings?
Companies boast about transparent algorithms that determine delivery prices and incentives. Every driver has access to an anonymous channel to report issues. But is that enough? Critics argue that algorithms often favor companies while workers remain vulnerable, without security or rights.
What’s the Solution?
Meetings are scheduled, dialogue is open, but real change is yet to be seen. Will drivers succeed in fighting for better conditions, or will platforms continue treating them as disposable? This question troubles not only Croatia and Serbia but the entire region.
Conclusion: Digital Revolution or Digital Exploitation?
While we enjoy the speed and convenience of ordering food via apps, we must not forget those behind the screens delivering it. Is this the future of work — flexibility or slavery? Share your thoughts, laugh, rage, but don’t stay silent. Because maybe your voice will spark the real revolution!
This article is based solely on available information from reliable sources, without fabrication or unverified data.
