The cost of convenience - has Uber's success harmed local industry?

The story of Uber is one of convenience. It’s about how a simple piece of tech has been at the forefront of the way people call a ride or have food delivered. 

This level of convenience is worth a lot of money, with a new report by Uber estimating the company has delivered a gross impact $930 million to New Zealand economy as a whole, including $88 million in additional value for restaurants.

That convenience, however, can come at a cost to the drivers and restaurant partners who use the service – and the debate about that has spilled over into our court system.  

On today’s episode, Damien speaks to Uber Eats managing director for New Zealand and Australia Bec Nyst about Uber's contribution to the economy, and the recent controversy - and we hear from Anita Rosentreter, a strategic project coordinator at First Union, and Restaurant Association of New Zealand general manager Nicola Waldren.

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