Deaths in Australia highlight plight of delivery riders
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12/05/2021 - 05:24 Delivery rider Steve Khouw said many workers fell under pressure to rush to avoid bad reviews that can see them kicked off their platform Andrew LEESON AFP 5 min
Sydney (AFP)
Lockdown-fuelled demand for take-out meals has brought throngs of new delivery riders onto streets around the world, but in Australia the boom has also seen tragedy with a spate of road deaths highlighting the plight of couriers.
As many industries ground to a halt last year, millions lost their jobs and others were asked to work from home, 43-year-old Xiaojun Chen was among the legions of couriers who rushed out on the job.