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Thousands of drivers working for ride-hailing and food delivery app Bolt have won a legal claim to be classed as workers in the UK rather than self-employed.

Bolt said it was reviewing its options, including grounds for appeal.

About 10,000 current and former Bolt drivers took legal action against the Estonian-headquartered firm at a London employment tribunal.

Bolt said it had "always supported" the "choice" of drivers "to remain self-employed independent contractors".

But the tribunal found that "overwhelmingly, the power lies with Bolt".