Commentary: Pressures of platform work in Singapore push drivers and riders to take risks
Data from Singapore's Ministry of Manpower reveals that platform workers face significantly higher rates of fatal and major injuries compared to construction and manufacturing sectors. The report highlights the growing risks associated with the gig economy.
Why it matters
It highlights a critical safety gap in the gig economy, suggesting that current labor protections may be insufficient for delivery and ride-hailing workers.
Platform workers operate in an environment shaped, in part, by the expectations of the people they serve, says SUSS’ Victor Seah.
Food delivery riders in Singapore. (File photo: CNA/Calvin Oh)
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