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Earlier this month, we met with riders from Deliveroo to learn about their understanding of e-bike safety and to share important #ChargeSafe safety messaging 🚲 🥡 E-bikes and e-scooters have become London's fastest-growing fire risk and food delivery riders are among the groups of people that we want to ensure are aware of what these risks are 🔥 We discussed how much they knew about the risks, including around converting a normal push bike into an e-bike and the dangers of buying batteries, particularly online. It was also useful for us to learn about what concerns they have and ways in which we can ensure safety messaging is reaching people who use e-bikes and e-scooters. We're looking forward to working with riders and Deliveroo at more events like this over the coming months 🤝

Deliveroo UAE, in collaboration with EEE Moto and Ecoway, has launched an electric bikes pilot in Dubai aimed at enhancing sustainable delivery services. The month-long pilot programme seeks to investigate electric vehicles (EVs) as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional motorbikes. Deliveroo's objective is to assess the feasibility and performance of electric bikes and battery-swapping technology in real-world delivery scenarios. #uae #deliveroo #sustainability #financeworld #financeworldmagazine

Attention Londoners! Are you tired of moped delivery drivers driving rashly and parking haphazardly? It's time for some regulation around moped drivers. The MayorofLondon needs to step up and make it mandatory for these drivers to have a full driving license and undergo driving lessons before taking up the job. Safety and following rules should be a priority over the gig economy. Let's also consider dedicated parking bays for these mopeds and issuing penalty notices for parking violations to ensure they're not causing inconvenience to other users. It's time for a change, London! #UberEats #Deliveroo #JustEats #London #GigEconomy #RoadSafety Uber Deliveroo Please comment if you agree with me and have faced similar situations.

Concerns Grow Over Surge in E-Bikes on Go Trains: Ontario Commuters Anxious 📰🚴♀️⚠️ Safety concerns are buzzing around the 🚆 Go Trains as the use of e-bikes rises! This is particularly concerning for our hardworking 🛵 UberEats bike couriers who heavily depend on them to deliver delicious food! 😱 #SafetyFirst #GoTrainSafety #EbikeUsage #UberEatsCouriersEn Español: 📰🚴♀️⚠️ ¡Preocupaciones de seguridad están dando vueltas en los 🚆 Go Trains mientras aumenta el uso de las e-bikes! ¡Esto es especialmente preocupante para nuestros trabajadores incansables de 🛵 UberEats que dependen mucho de ellas para entregar deliciosa comida! 😱 #SeguridadPrimero #SeguridadGoTrain #UsoEbike #CouriersUberEats This headline news segment is brought to you by Spanglish News and BHIVE Labs. If you appreciate our headline summaries, we invite you to explore our collection below. Your purchase supports our mission and makes a real impact.Try BHIVE Nectar and publish your own news on whatever topic/language you choose. Stay top of mind with your network. Go to Nectar.Social for more info or use QR code to access app. BHIVE is a Canadian owned and operated company.

Uber Eats employee delivers food on horseback in Australia; video goes viral #latest #vanakkammalaysia #Uber #Eats #employee #delivers #food #horseback #Australia #video #goes #viral #trendingnewsmalaysia #malaysiatamilnews #fyp #vmnews #foryoupage

💔 No love lost: The Valentine's delivery rider ‘strike’ explained. 💔 Tomorrow sees a collective walkout from delivery riders, which will impact the Valentine's trade. Here's my understanding of the situation: Delivery riders have felt that what they earn has been increasingly squeezed. There was an attempt to enforce union engagement and therefore collective bargaining, which Deliveroo resisted and was ultimately rejected by the supreme court late last year. But, given the ruling reinforced that the riders are not employed and independent, it also removed any traditional process for a formal strike. A group of riders used social media to get organised and collectively don’t take any jobs for a period a couple of weeks ago. This went mostly unreported, I discovered it when trying to make an order and seeing sites offline, or huge waiting times. But, that movement has now seriously escalated. Tomorrow has progressed from initially some London boroughs, to all of London and Brighton, to now UK wide and multi-platform wide. And of course, who are the real casualties in another dispute?: hospitality. What I take from this: This shows the challenges of ‘big tech’ ultimately centralising power. There’s plenty of this in the more traditional tech circles at the moment (I’d recommend the Hardfork podcast if you want to hear more), and we saw it for D2C brands when the iOS 14 update seriously disrupted plenty of models. This is the first time we’ve really seen it cross into hospitality. It’s a reminder there’s two sides to every marketplace model, and if you're seen to neglect one, both will suffer. Wherever we can, ordering direct is always best for local hospitality Finally, if it was ever a doubt- It’s never a bad thing to tip a rider. The BBC quotes rider fees are between £2.80 and £3.15 a job. That extra £/£1.50 tip is a significant difference. It’s a fascinating example of the modern labour market and the power dynamics in the gig economy. As ever, I just wish hospitality wasn’t caught in the crossfire.

Apparently, there are now 70,000 delivery workers using e-bikes and mopeds in New York city to fulfil takeaway orders for food delivery apps. 14,000 orders a day are being made. Pretty mind-blowing, huh? The behaviour of these delivery riders is apparently 'out of control' and they are causing all sorts of mayhem on the footpaths, in the cycle-lanes and on the roads. So much so, there are now calls to ban e-bikes in New York city. But - hang on. Shouldn't we be asking why the riding of these e-bike delivery workers is so out of control? According to workers interviewed here and elsewhere, there are several reasons for it - perhaps, most importantly, the fact these app companies track how long it takes for the delivery to be made, and if considered too long; the worker gets penalised. Given they are already working for extremely low wages without any training or consideration for their personal safety, this is outrageous. One of the things that really grinds my gears about these tech companies is how they are allowed to blow stuff up without any consideration for existing industries or consequences when things go wrong. Hospitality businesses all over the world have been trying to grapple with the huge impacts these delivery apps have made to their sector. Now it seems ordinary people are not going to be able to ride an e-bike in their home city because of flow-on effects. Ludicrous! Ultimately, I believe these tech companies are going to be thought of in future the same way we now think about mining companies and petroleum corporations. What are your thoughts?

🎶 All I want for Christmas is a street-legal e-scooter... 🎶 but wait—let’s make sure it’s the right one! 🛴✨ Dreaming of zipping around on an e-scooter this Christmas? Sounds fun—until you end up with a hefty fine or worse, a scooter that’s not even legal to ride in Victoria! 😱 Here’s the scoop, folks: For riders: You’ve gotta be 16 or over (Sorry kids, no Santa-approved street joyrides! 🎅🚫) Wear a helmet or be ready to shell out $395 (and that’ll ruin your gift budget real quick! 🎁💸) Stick to bike paths and shared paths—footpaths are off-limits unless you want to drop $296 like it's hot! 🚷 20 km/h max speed, no need to channel your inner speed demon or it’ll cost you $346! 💨💰 Thinking of going wild with a turbo-powered, non-compliant scooter? That's a $988 fine! 💀🚔 No scootin’ and boozin’ 🍻? That’s a $395 fine! Scootin' while texting? Add $593 to your fine collection. 📱💸 Riding with your mate or your doggo on board? 🐶 Double up on fines—$247 per rider or paw! For retailers and suppliers: 🎄🎁 You better be double-checking those speed limits! If you're selling scooters that go over 25 km/h, they're not roadworthy in Victoria, and under Australian Consumer Laws, those scooters might not be fit for purpose. Consumers could be entitled to a refund and compensation if you’re selling non-conforming scooters. You don’t want your product landing in the naughty list of refunds, right? 🎅💥 So, whether you're dreaming of scooting or selling them this festive season, remember—stay compliant! 😎 Keep it legal, keep it fun, and make sure you stay safe this holiday season—because Santa's sleigh doesn't come with points for reckless driving! 🎅🎄🛴 #retailindustry #escooters #marketplaces #ecommerce #consumersafety #childsafety #compliance #roadlaws #recalls #accc https://lnkd.in/gTU2HVpC

Endless bike rides have taught me one thing in particular- hydration is everything. Last week, we concluded our very successful summer campaign at Zippee. The weeks of preparation finally saw the light of day. While working on the campaign, we had one goal in mind—to highlight the hard work of our riders. I have a bike and love riding it, but this summer, I found it hard to travel for prolonged periods—the heat was exhausting. Then the rains followed the heat, and I couldn’t enjoy the bike rides like I used to. One thing I would like to point out is how, during those rides, whether under the summer sun or heavy clouds, a sip of water could make the difference between finishing strong or struggling to keep going. Our commitment at Zippee is to rider care, and it fills me with pride. This summer, teams at Zippee went out on roads at various locations in Delhi and stopped the riders on the go to provide them water and beverages. This campaign wasn’t just restricted to our riders. This time we took the initiative to do something for our entire ecosystem –– the enablers on the road who make our shipments possible every day! Our guards, traffic police, parking attendants, and many others, deserve it ALL! During the delivery rush hour, I met so many riders who were struggling with the harsh weather. I offered him water, and the relief on his face was priceless. ❤️ Moments like these remind me why I love working here. Supporting initiatives that prioritize rider well-being is more than just a job—I see it as a personal mission. At Zippee, we look out for each other. #RiderCare #SummerCampaign #Zippee