Extreme weather events from heat waves to hurricanes have been exacerbated by global warming. This is particularly bad news for outdoor workers like food delivery couriers. During extreme heat, couriers working for China’s Meituan, Spain’s Glovo, and India’s Swiggy rush to complete deliveries on time, struggling with delay penalties and significant health risks. What’s more, food couriers usually lack formal worker status, leaving them without essential labor protections.
When Gig Work Meets Extreme Weather
