Union Directive on 10-Minute Deliveries Highlights Gig Workers’ Struggles
The Union government has asked quick-commerce companies to stop offering 10-minute delivery services because it puts too much stress on delivery workers. The decision has been welcomed by gig workers, but many say it addresses only one part of a bigger problem.
Delivery personnel face low pay, irregular incentives, and poor safety measures. Many have to work long hours under pressure, which affects their health and personal life. Workers also report mistreatment, including harsh targets, unfair penalties, and unsafe working conditions.
Experts say that while stopping ultra-fast deliveries is a positive step, more reforms are needed to protect gig workers. This includes proper wages, insurance, safety gear, and better work policies. Harish Gilai notes that recognizing the human cost behind every delivery is essential for a fair and sustainable gig economy.
The government and companies must work together to ensure workers’ rights, safety, and well-being.
Union Directive on 10-Minute Deliveries Highlights Gig Workers’ Struggles
