Editorial: Caution Regarding the Agreement That Could Change the Future of Transportation Platforms

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This editorial examines a proposed international labor convention for platform workers and its possible impact on ride-hailing and delivery platforms in Costa Rica. It argues that the agreement would raise operating costs sharply and could force platforms to scale back or exit the market. The piece also notes that the convention is not automatically binding in Costa Rica and would still need executive approval and legislative ratification. It recommends a locally tailored regulatory framework that formalizes taxes and social security without undermining the platform economy.

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