
A quick commerce firm, Zepto, has clarified that a delivery rider who died in a road accident in Hyderabad on January 5 was not associated with their company. The clarification follows viral CCTV footage of the incident, which reignited concerns about the safety of gig workers and the pressures of fast-delivery models. Police reported the rider lost control of his bike and was run over by a bus, with the bus driver taken into custody. Unions have raised concerns about delivery timelines and support for gig workers.
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