7 months ago
Zepto Delivery Partner Killed in Hyderabad Bike-Bus Collision
A young man named K Abhishek, who worked as a delivery partner for Zepto and was also studying for his BBA, died in a road accident in Hyderabad.
He was on his bike delivering an order when he lost control and was hit by a bus.
People who support gig workers are very upset and say that the fast delivery promises make workers rush and put their lives at risk.
They want the government to help the worker's family and make sure that delivery partners are safe.
The police are still looking into what exactly happened.
A 25-year-old Zepto delivery partner, K Abhishek, died in a bike-bus collision in Hyderabad.
The incident occurred late Monday night near Mehdipatnam while Abhishek was delivering an order.
Gig worker unions blame the '10-minute delivery' model for creating a high-pressure environment.
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union demands Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia payment and removal of 10-minute delivery targets.
Police are investigating the incident, with initial reports suggesting Abhishek was in a hurry to complete the delivery.
- Who
- K Abhishek, a 25-year-old Zepto delivery partner and BBA student
- What
- A fatal bike-bus collision
- Where
- Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad
- When
- Late Monday night
- Why
- Abhishek reportedly lost control of his bike and was run over by a bus while in a hurry to complete a delivery
Key facts
- Victim's Name
- K Abhishek
- Victim's Age
- 25
- Location of Incident
- Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad
- Time of Incident
- Late Monday night
- Victim's Occupation
- Zepto delivery partner and BBA student
- Union's Demand
- Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia payment and removal of 10-minute delivery targets
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
Quotes
Police official
A police official investigating the accident
“We have registered a case and are currently investigating the matter. Initial reports suggest the victim was in a significant hurry to complete a delivery. We once again appeal to all gig workers to prioritise safety and wear helmets while driving.”
NDTV
Shaik Salauddin
Founder-President of the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU)
“10-minute food and grocery deliveries always start on time. Rs 100-crore speed projects always start on time. But when a worker crashes on the road, insurance and compensation never start on time. Why? Boardroom promises are not the ground reality. Workers are human beings, not algorithms.”
NDTV
