More than 57% of gig workers experience stress during instant deliveries

Around 56.5 per cent of gig workers believe that 60-minute deliveries allow them to earn more profit while completing more orders without the pressure of constant urgency

The demand for convenience is driving companies to ensure seamless doorstep delivery of everything from groceries to electronics. However, the gig workers who form the backbone of the growing quick commerce (qcom) industry are caught between speed and safety.

 

According to a recent survey conducted by Borzo (formerly WeFast), an intracity delivery service, about 34.1 per cent of delivery workers find 15-minute deliveries more physically demanding than other delivery timelines. Similarly, 57.3 per cent of riders said they undergo stress when delivering within a 15-minute time frame.

 

Regarding driver safety, the majority of riders (80.6 per cent) said a 60-minute