Online Platforms and Platform Work Romania Legally binding definition of online platforms Specific register of online platforms Specific regulation applicable to online platforms Online platforms are considered to be employers Emergency Ordinance no. 49/2019 on alter­native transport activities with car and driver was adopted by the Romanian government in 2020. The legislation is intended to regu­late the national and international sector of ridesharing platforms and platforms rela­ting to alternative transport activities. This law was adopted to prevent tax evasion by ridesharing-related activities. Income of online platforms registered in Roma­nia is taxed under the Romanian Fiscal Code 227/2015. 55.8% 55.8% of platform workers in Romania only work around 10 hours per week. Romania has one of the lowest number of workers employed via online platforms in the EU. The percentage of foreign-born platform workers in Romania is also very low compared to other European countries. 5,000 active couriers 33 cities 4,088 active couriers 13 cities Transport services and food delivery are the most popular platform sectors in Romania and they are growing. The market is dominated by international platforms. Glovo Romania has 5,000 active couriers in 33 cities, followed by Uber Romania with 4,088 drivers in 13 cities. Five food delivery platforms- Hipmenu, Caserola.ro, Tazz, Bee fast, ChopChop ­and one transport platform – Star Taxi ­operate only in Romania.