In Bristol, UK, food delivery riders for companies like Deliveroo and Uber Eats are facing severe exploitation, living in makeshift accommodations such as caravans due to the low wages they earn.
Despite the national living wage being set at £11.44 per hour, many riders are paid as little as £1.20 per delivery, significantly below the minimum wage.
This situation has come to light at a time when Deliveroo reported its first-ever profit, highlighting a stark contrast between corporate financial success and worker poverty.
The dire living and working conditions have sparked widespread discussions online and among political figures, advocating for better employment rights, fair wages, and improved living conditions.
Critics argue that the gig economy model allows for such exploitation, calling for government intervention to address these issues and ensure workers are treated fairly.
