Gig workers fear for safety amidst delivery driver attacks.
Recent attacks on delivery drivers have raised concerns among gig workers about their safety. While ride-hailing and food delivery companies have implemented safety measures, some drivers feel that company policies are still geared towards customers rather than workers. A Pew Research Center poll found that 35% of gig workers have felt unsafe while doing their jobs. Gig worker advocates are calling for deeper changes, including passenger verification and the right to appeal decisions. Critics also say that gig workers are more vulnerable because they often lack benefits such as worker compensation or health insurance.
