No delivery ban for Uber Eats in Amsterdam: Council of State rules consequences were not sufficiently considered

The Council of State has ruled against a proposed one-month delivery ban for Uber Eats in Amsterdam, which was intended to address the presence of illegal couriers and identity fraud on the platform. The Labor Inspectorate previously announced the measure after issuing multiple fines, claiming the company failed to verify workers' credentials. However, the court found that the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment did not adequately analyze the potential economic and social consequences of such a shutdown.

The court highlighted that thousands of restaurants and numerous couriers rely on Uber Eats for their livelihoods. It rejected the government's argument that couriers could easily switch to other platforms, noting that the minister failed to consider the resulting loss of income and the time required for workers to secure new employment. While the court acknowledged the obligation to combat illegal employment under European rules, it concluded that the minister failed to demonstrate that the drastic measure was proportionate. Consequently, the government must now reconsider its approach as it continues to address platform accountability.