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MOL opposes merger of food delivery firms
The Ministry of Labor (MOL) says it is firmly opposed to Uber Eats' proposed acquisition of rival foodpanda in Taiwan.
MOL Minister Ho Pei-shan told lawmakers she does not support the proposed merger announced by Uber Eats' parent company, Uber Technologies in May and her office has formally notified the Fair Trade Commission of its opposition and asked to be informed before the regulator begins its review of the proposed merger.
The ministry's Department of Employment Relations has echoed Ho's comments saying the government will oppose the deal until the delivery platforms and the National Delivery Industrial Union reach a consensus regarding the union's demands, such as those regarding pay and workers' rights.
The Fair Trade Commission has further said that all relevant government agencies will be consulted when the proposed merger is ready for review.
However, the commission says neither of the companies involved have submitted all the required documents and it has so far been unable to begin the regulatory review.
