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Add as preferred source on GoogleGlovo halts its heatwave bonus for couriers in Italy following criticism from unions, citing safety concerns during extreme temperatures.
MILAN (Reuters) -International food delivery platform Glovo has suspended a heatwave bonus for its couriers in Italy, it said on Thursday, after criticism from labour unions and politicians.
Glovo recently introduced the bonus, worth just a few euro cents per delivery and rising in step with temperatures, to compensate riders working during extreme heat.
However, unions argued it effectively incentivized couriers to take risks during hazardous weather, rather than protecting their health.
"Glovo resolved to suspend at national level the bonus system for deliveries during the hottest hours of the day," the company said in a statement.
Italy, like much of Europe, is experiencing an early summer heatwave. The government has issued a red alert for 18 cities.
(Reporting by Elvira Pollina, editing by Gavin Jones and William Maclean)
Glovo suspended the heatwave bonus after receiving criticism from labour unions and politicians, who argued it incentivized couriers to work during hazardous weather.
The heatwave bonus was introduced to compensate riders working during extreme heat, with the amount increasing as temperatures rose.
Unions argued that the bonus effectively encouraged couriers to take risks during dangerous weather conditions instead of prioritizing their health.
Italy is experiencing an early summer heatwave, with the government issuing a red alert for 18 cities.
The article was reported by Elvira Pollina, with editing by Gavin Jones and William Maclean.
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