The $200 billion industry, the world’s largest by revenue and volume of orders, more than doubled during three years of #Covid19 lockdowns and once provided a solid income for #CasualWorkers. But not anymore.

“They are working long hours, really being squeezed,” said #JennyChan, associate sociology professor at #PolytechnicUniversity of Hong Kong. #GigEconomy #China

‘Really squeezed’: Why drivers in the world’s largest #FoodDelivery market are having meltdowns
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/17/business/china-food-delivery-drivers-meltdowns-intl-hnk/index.html

‘Really squeezed’: Why drivers in the world’s largest food delivery market are having meltdowns

A food delivery rider suddenly loses it in the middle of the road, smashing his cellphone on the pavement after getting a negative review from a customer.

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