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Gig Workers Face Rising Road Accident Risks, No Safety Nets
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 07:09 AM
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Gig workers are increasingly falling victim to road accidents, with little to no safety measures in place.
The Hindu has highlighted a growing concern: gig workers are falling prey to road accidents.
The report points out that many of these workers lack adequate safety nets, including insurance and protective gear.
With the rapid expansion of gig platforms, the risk of accidents has surged, yet the industry has not kept pace with necessary safety protocols.
The article calls for urgent measures to protect these workers on the road.
The report points out that many of these workers lack adequate safety nets, including insurance and protective gear.
With the rapid expansion of gig platforms, the risk of accidents has surged, yet the industry has not kept pace with necessary safety protocols.
The article calls for urgent measures to protect these workers on the road.