Dirhams & Dollars

The gig, or sharing economy, was originally envisaged as a way to provide people with a way to make money via the internet. But beyond people renting spare bedrooms, or selling handmade jewellery and surplus spaces in their cars on long journeys, many see the giants of the industry, such as Uber and Deliveroo, as having a dark side. We discuss what happens next for the deluge of start-ups offering such services, and we look at the trend of consolidation, with Uber reported to be considering acquiring both Deliveroo and regional local rival Careem.