> Would setting up another company that would employ drivers and provide services to Uber do the legal trick? That is exactly how software development contract

> Would setting up another company that would employ drivers and provide services to Uber do the legal trick? That is exactly how software development contract jobs are handled in the US. They are called contract companies (and many other names) but essentially find talent, place them at a contract position, then bill the company for that contractor. They pay the contractor directly, with or without benefits (W-2 vs 1099). And in most cases, the contractor gets to choose contract or employee status with the contract company, although at different pay.