FOODPANDA has been branded as arrogant by Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman after refusing to reconsider its new and contentious pay structure.
Taking to Twitter, Syed Saddiq said consumers can bring down arrogant businesses just as they can vote out elected representatives.
“Arrogance is not the way to resolve this matter. As a corporation, they were built up by workers and consumers and can be brought down by the workers and consumers.
“Only support corporations that are fair to workers and consumers.”
His tweet was shared by more than 5,000 users and received more than 4,000 likes. More than 130 people commented.
It was reported yesterday that Foodpanda would not be revising its pay scheme and would go ahead with its new rate structure.
Managing director Sayantan Das said Foodpanda welcomed government concerns but the food-delivery firm must make a decision that was sustainable for its operation and riders.
The new mechanism was drawn up based on data the company received, and could help increase riders’ income, he said.
“We welcome the narrative, views and efforts to understand market demand, but the company has to act without interference from the government,” he told a press conference yesterday.
Riders have alleged that the new pay scheme would halve their earning potential.
The firm, however, argued that the new system would lead to higher revenue for riders based on their daily deliveries.
Sayantan said riders who did not want to work should swap their shifts with other riders.
“If you don’t want to work, please give or swap your shift with other riders because you are affecting their livelihoods.”
Last week, Syed Saddiq hosted Foodpanda and Grabfood riders at his home in Petaling Jaya after the first group began protesting nationwide against the new pay structure.
He affirmed after the meeting that cabinet would be looking into the matter and had urged Foodpanda to retain its previous pay scheme to safeguard rider welfare. – October 8, 2019.
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Business is for making money so please bug off if they want to change the rule and regulations as long as they do not break the law.
I would like to see you setting up a business and see you succeed.
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