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Kushan Niyogi -October 14, 2024
The perils of being a delivery agent in the national capital
A series of tragic incidents, including hit-and-run cases and fatal assaults, highlights the urgent need to protect and support gig economy workers in Delhi
Patriot Bureau -March 1, 2023
Swiggy, Zomato flag ‘misinterpretation’ of bike-taxi ban order by Delhi RTO
The food delivery platforms have also sought clarification from the government on the directive while claiming that there has been misinterpretation of the notice as the ban is applicable on bike taxi service providers
Anmol Nath Bali -May 9, 2022
Hit by COVID, delivery associates pedal to earn
In the wake of successive waves of the pandemic, a lot of people who were let go from their workplaces switched to working as food delivery executives to support their families. In this story, Patriot looks at the reasons why, despite the scorching summer, the unpredictable rains and the meager pay, many young people have taken up food delivery as their careers