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Ishita Jairath · DistrictNews · 2026-09-04

Nearly three-fourths of respondents said they felt unsafe while travelling on

Nearly three-fourths of respondents said they felt unsafe while travelling on the roads for work. More than half said they had suffered an injury due to road conditions, while over a third reported having been involved in a traffic accident. The pressure is compounded by long working hours, with the most common working duration reported was 49 to 70 hours a week. NEW DELHI: The delivery rider rushing past a red light, the bike weaving between cars, the cab driver stuck in traffic with another trip waiting on the app. For Delhi’s gig workers, the city’s roads are not just the route to work; they are the workplace.

Why it matters. Why it matters: Nearly three-fourths of respondents said they felt unsafe while travelling on the roads for work.

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