Delhi Gig Workers Face Daily Road Dangers, Harassment and Inadequate Support

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A significant proportion of gig workers in Delhi encounter serious road safety risks as part of their daily work. Poor road conditions frequently lead to near-misses and physical injuries among delivery and ride-hailing workers. Many workers also report facing harassment and abuse from customers, adding to their occupational stress. Inadequate safety training and limited healthcare support leave these workers poorly equipped to handle such risks. Extreme weather conditions further worsen the already challenging working environment for this growing workforce.

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