New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Nearly 47 per cent cab drivers and 41.5 per cent delivery persons face some form of violence at work with a majority of the latter demanding to discontinue the 10 minutes delivery policy, a survey report has revealed.
The sector has expanded massively to employ as well as serve women but companies have ducked a key legal obligation to ensure safe working conditions for all.
Acclaimed filmmaker Nandita Das, whose film Zwigato recently hit theatres, spoke about the challenges faced by gig workers, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on people’s lives and much more at the Business Today MPW 2022. She also talked about women directors in the industry and how they are often targeted for their gender. Watch this Business Today Visual Story to know what Nandita Das said about these pressing issues.