The number of gig workers in India are expected to grow to 23.5 million by the end of 2029-30 from around 7.
Yet, these workers continue to face exploitation, unfair pay, and unsafe working conditions.“The upcoming budget provides an excellent opportunity to bring in regulations for millions of gig workers.
The government should also mandate data disclosure by all aggregator companies, especially on issues like average hours worked and kilometres travelled by workers, number of deliveries completed, annual earnings per worker, records of workplace accidents, fatalities, and compensation provided.
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