Gig Economy: Working Conditions of Delivery Riders
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What is the main concern for gig workers at delivery platforms?

  • Limited protection and safety risks (correct)
  • High-risk clients and areas
  • Fuel and inflation crisis
  • Long working hours and traffic laws

What is the typical demographic profile of delivery riders?

  • Low-income married men (correct)
  • Middle-income students
  • Retired individuals
  • High-income single women

What is a common challenge faced by delivery riders on a daily basis?

  • Communicating with their companies
  • Managing their workload and schedules
  • Dealing with difficult clients
  • Navigating through dirt roads and lack of traffic signals (correct)

Why are riders and drivers required to work longer hours?

<p>To provide service in high-risk areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the top priority of online delivery companies, according to their statement?

<p>The well-being of their delivery partners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some socioeconomic obstacles faced by gig workers?

<p>Low pay and unstable employment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common financial situation faced by many individuals?

<p>Relying on tips from customers to augment their income (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the long hours spent on the road by food delivery riders?

<p>They have little time for rest and personal life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the demand for delivery services?

<p>It has increased the demand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are food delivery riders prone to getting infected by the virus?

<p>They are involved in all interactions in the restaurant and transporting food to customers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of poor health on food delivery riders?

<p>Poor driving safety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the response of food delivery riders to their workplace problems?

<p>They have voiced their concerns and unity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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