Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats agree to security checks to prevent illegal working [Video]

Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats have committed to introducing extra security checks to crack down on riders working illegally, the Government has said.

Workers in the gig economy are self-employed and have the right to substitute another rider to carry out jobs.

Officials said a “small minority” of riders have taken advantage of the substitute system to avoid completing right to work checks.

Data obtained by the Standard last year revealed that 66 delivery riders were arrested in London in the year to August for alleged immigration offences as the Home Office intensified its crackdown.

Speaking after meeting with the three companies on Monday, illegal migration minister Michael Tomlinson said: “Illegal working puts their customers at risk, drives down wages and defrauds the taxpayer.

“It is vital that we shut down any loophole that allows it to happen.”

The companies have now committed to introducing in “enhanced security checks”, the Government said.

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