Amman, Sept. 3 (Petra) -- Minister of Transport Nidal Qatamin and Social Security Corporation Director General Hazim Rahahleh discussed on Thursday expanding social security coverage to ride-hail drivers to boost social protection and safeguard workers' rights under national regulations.

Qatamin stressed the importance of providing social security coverage for workers in app-based transportation services, describing them as a vital component of the Kingdom’s modern transportation system. He called for creating a framework that accounts for gig work while ensuring adequate social protection for workers.

In a separate meeting with Madhu Kannan, Uber's Chief Business Officer, Qatamin and Land Transport Regulatory Commission Director General Riyad Kharabsheh reviewed mechanisms to enroll Uber drivers in the social security system.

Uber voiced its commitment to exploring viable frameworks with regulators to enhance social safety nets for gig workers and support sector modernization.

//Petra// HA