The riders of online food delivery company Yemeksepeti have pursued better wages and working conditions. Founded in 2001, the company now has 20 million users for its home-ordered takeaway service. The couriers demand a 5,500 lira (€354) monthly wage — workers say the company’s most recent pay offer equals the minimum wage of 4,250 liras (€274) — and the right to unionize. Safer working conditions are also an important goal for couriers, who say delivery time targets mean they face huge risks navigating the streets in treacherous weather.
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