Delivery Platforms

Accidents, injuries, and deaths among gig workers, particularly those employed by delivery platforms, have increased, with many families not receiving insurance benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). The Union government claims gig workers are covered under the Code of Social Security, but data shows gaps in benefit distribution.

Fast food apps are using fee stacking tactics, including small order fees and delivery charges, to inflate meal prices. This practice, likened to Ticketmaster's pricing strategies, exploits behavioral economics to encourage higher spending through psychological nudges.