Almost 83% app-based cab drivers work more than 10 hours a day, while working hours for almost a third exceed 14 hours daily, a study of more than 10,000 Indian gig workers has revealed. https://thewire.in/labour/14-hour-work-day-no-time-off-unfair-compensation-a-new-study-on-gig-workers-reveals
The study, conducted by People’s Association in Grassroots Action and Movements and the Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers, found that social disparities are replicated in gig work with only 16% of drivers from the unreserved category working for more than 14 hours as opposed to 60% of drivers from the Scheduled Castes and Tribes
The study, involving 5,302 cab drivers and 5,028 delivery persons across eight cities, also revealed other alarming trends.
Over 43% of participants earn less than Rs 500 a day, or Rs 15,000 a month after deducting all costs.
Nearly 34% app-based delivery workers earn less than Rs 10,000 a month while 78% work over 10 hours a day.
11/03/2024