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Deliver discrimination? India’s gig workers see themselves denied access by class divides

Deliver discrimination? India’s gig workers see themselves denied access by class divides

Every now and then the head of IndiaThe leading food delivery platform dons the company’s signature red jacket and bag to gain first-hand insight into the experiences of its delivery drivers.

Recently, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal took this initiative to Ambience Mall, a bustling mall in New Delhi, where he tried to deliver a ‘pretend’ package.

His experience was an eye-opener. A security guard stopped him from taking the elevator to the third floor and instead pointed him to the stairs.

Frustrated, Goyal shared his thoughts Instagram on October 6, calling for Indian malls to treat delivery drivers more humanely.

His post, which included a video of his experiences, sparked a wave of complaints from workers in several companies, highlighting widespread discriminatory treatment not only in shopping centers but also in gated communities.