Challenges faced by gig workers
Millennium Post Delhi|September 09, 2024
The roads are full of water, and it's dangerous. My bike skidded once due to waterlogging, and the brakes failed. I got injured, but I still had to complete my deliveries
SURUCHI KUMARI
Challenges faced by gig workers

Amidst rampant monsoon rains in Delhi, gig workers are finding themselves in increasingly difficult working conditions.

Speaking with Millennium Post, many shared how extreme weather events — from scorching heatwaves to heavy monsoons — severely impact their ability to work, often making it impossible to meet daily targets. The constant battle with waterlogged streets and broken drainage systems is taking a toll, with little to no relief from the companies they work for.

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