Delivery Platforms Act to Protect Workers as Temperatures Cross 40 Degrees

Delivery platforms act to protect workers as temperatures cross 40 degrees

New Delhi: As brutal heatwaves sweep across large parts of India, pushing temperatures well above 40 degrees Celsius, the spotlight has once again turned to the millions of gig workers who form the backbone of the country’s booming e-commerce and quick-commerce sectors. For delivery partners navigating congested city traffic on two-wheelers, the summer months bring a heightened risk of severe dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Bound b…

Amazon, Zomato, Others Implement Buffer Measures For Delivery Partners Amid Ramping Heat

Bound by algorithmic targets and the pressure of rapid delivery windows, workers often spend peak afternoon hours exposed to extreme weather.

As mercury soars, platforms step up measures to protect delivery workers

New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) As brutal heatwaves sweep across large parts of India, pushing temperatures well above 40 degrees Celsius, the spotlight has once again turned to the millions of gig workers who form the backbone of the country's booming e-commerce and quick-commerce sectors. For delivery partners navigating congested city traffic on two-wheelers, the summer months bring a heightened risk of severe dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstr…