Keralam to launch resting hubs for gig workers in three cities
The Kerala government is launching dedicated resting hubs for gig workers in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode. These facilities aim to provide essential amenities like toilets and charging stations to delivery personnel who currently lack designated spaces to rest during their shifts.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses the growing labor rights concerns regarding the working conditions of the expanding gig economy workforce.
The Labour department will set up resting hubs for gig workers at three major cities in Keralam as part of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s 100-day action plan.
Online delivery personnel who shuttle between restaurants and delivery locations often find it hard to find a place to take rest amid their hectic schedules which require them to be out on the streets throughout the day. The absence of designated resting areas and restrooms has been a problem repeatedly flagged by gig workers’ unions.
According to information from Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna’s office, the resting hubs in the initial phase will come up at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode cities. A total of ₹1 crore has been allocated for the initiative. The hubs will have toilet facilities, charging facilities, a television and sufficient area for gig workers to sit and relax.
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