By Sonal Gupta | Canada’s National Observer When heavy rain hits Vancouver, Al Hafiz Mohamed Abdalla sees a chance to earn more. The 25-year-old e-bike courier said a delivery offering… …
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Cooling technology cuts income losses for outdoor workers facing extreme heat, study finds
Delivery riders, market vendors and small business owners across India, Nigeria and Ghana saw measurable income gains after using low-cost cooling technology, according to new research from Shell Foundation. The… …
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Uber, UFCW deal sets up monthly safety committee for B.C. drivers as part of collective agreement
Uber Rasier Canada Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 have agreed to run a joint health and safety committee for rideshare drivers in the Victoria area, meeting… …
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Apps pressure delivery riders into courting danger – here’s what needs to change
By Andres Fielbaum Picture this: you’re competing in a time-trial cycling race along a route that’s not known in advance. Instead of following a marked course, you receive instructions via… …



