Majority of food delivery, quick commerce riders seek clean restrooms, eating spaces: Report

Economic Times - Oct 7, 2026

According to a report by UPZY, a start-up that seeks to address a basic problem faced by gig workers, 68% of riders work 10 hours or more a day, highlighting the long working hours that are a regular part of their daily lives.

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