Labour Ministry in India Signs Partnership With Uber to Create Micro-entrepreneurial Opportunities
Today Uber, the smartphone app that helps people get from A to B, has signed a partnership with the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment. This will enable people who want to drive with Uber to sign up via the National Career Service online portal—a one stop shop launched by the Prime Minister to connect those looking for work with career counselors, placement organizations and employers.
The Ministry of Labor and Employment wants to encourage micro-entrepreneurship through technology platforms like Uber. To help promote these opportunities it will create a new ‘Start Your Own Business’ page on its website that will market these opportunities. In Uber’s case this will create an easy way for people signing up to drive with Uber, as well vehicle financing services in case they do not have a car.
Speaking about the agreement, Mr. Shankar Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment said, “We are pleased to partner with Uber to help people across India to become micro entrepreneurs as there is tremendous need for this kind of independent, flexible work.”
Mr. David Plouffe, Chief Advisor and Member, Board of Directors, Uber said, “It’s great to partner with the government on new work opportunities that go beyond traditional employment. We’re committed to helping many thousands of people become micro-entrepreneurs so they can benefit from the new flexible, independent work that on demand platforms make possible.”
Today, Uber operates in 26 Indian cities — more than in any other country outside the United States.
