India delivery workers strike New Year’s Eve over pay hours safety and no social security

A ten minute delivery promise is fueling unsafe work

India’s delivery workers have called a New Year’s Eve strike to protest long working hours, low earnings, lack of social security, and safety risks tied to ultra-fast delivery expectations. Gig work may be keeping cities moving, but workers say the “10-minute” model pushes them into unsafe conditions with little protection, prompting fresh pressure on platforms and regulators.