A revolution that no one expected. Eighteen years ago, a simple idea born out of frustration on a Parisian street corner changed how the world moves. Today, the ride-hailing phenomenon—spearheaded by Uber, Lyft, Grab, Bolt, and their global counterparts, has become an essential part of urban life. As ubiquitous as the avocado toast that has […]
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Menulog announced on 11th Nov 2025 that it will cease operations on 26th Nov 2025. The third closure of a major online food delivery platform, following the Australian demise of Deliveroo in 2022 and Foodora in 2018. Menulog exit should not be a surprise as it ceased operations in New Zealand a year back in
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Navigating Persistent Challenges in a Growing Sector The gig economy, once a disruptive force that captured global headlines, has become a permanent fixture in the world of work. Sixteen years after its explosive rise in 2009, its core challenges remain largely unchanged—even as the sector continues to expand and evolve. This article explores the journey
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Behind the Counter: How Food Delivery Transforms Cafés from the Inside Out Food delivery has become a fixture of modern life, with platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Menulog offering meals at the tap of a screen. For customers, the process is seamless: scroll, order, eat. But what happens on the other side of the
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The Rise of On-Demand Food Delivery in Adelaide: A Culinary Revolution On-demand food delivery has woven itself into the fabric of Adelaide’s daily life, transforming not only how we eat but also how we connect with our city’s vibrant food culture. From the bustling laneways of the CBD to the quiet corners of the suburbs,
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Uber’s $272 Million Settlement: A Turning Point for Australia’s Taxi Industry On March 18, 2024, a seismic shift rippled through Australia’s transport sector. Uber agreed to pay a staggering AUD 272 million to settle a class action lawsuit brought by thousands of taxi and hire car drivers. This landmark settlement—still pending court approval—marks the culmination
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Closing the Loop: How Australia’s New Fair Work Laws Aim to Transform Employment Introduction Closing the loop did come across as an odd term but it actually rather focused. Here is why. On 24 February 2024, Australia marked a significant milestone in its labor landscape with the passage of the “Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing
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Australia’s Hybrid Gig Economy Laws: A New Era for Workers and Platforms Australia is on the cusp of a major transformation in how it regulates the gig economy. The Labor Government’s proposed “hybrid gig laws” promise to reshape the landscape for gig and platform workers. In essence, offering a new framework that seeks to balance
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