Gig Rider Safety Brief
A research brief on safety risks, platform gaps and policy options for India's gig and delivery riders.
Overview
This brief examines the safety realities of India's growing gig and delivery rider workforce — from road-risk exposure and platform incentives to insurance gaps and the need for a protective policy framework.
What's inside
- Gig economy
- Delivery riders
- Platform safety
- Insurance gaps
Why it matters
Safer gig riding requires platform accountability, accessible insurance and road-design that protects the worker powering India's last-mile economy.
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