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Due to e-commerce, the number of delivery workers grew considerably
It is estimated that just over 243,794 people work as app delivery drivers.
Derived from the mandatory social distancing, users changed the way they interact, turning social networks and digital platforms into the big trend, this aspect together with the growing number of Internet users allowed online commerce will prosper, an aspect that has brought with it a growing base of workers related to the logistics and delivery of merchandise and food; however, there are various delivery risks that workers face on a daily basis.
Although the parcel service is not a new aspect, in recent years the messaging platforms and eCommerce stores have considerably increased the number of users within their services, according to specialized media, which estimate that currently there are just over 243 thousand 794 people working as delivery people in applications.
DHL delivery man attacked with a firearm; shows risk of delivery in CDMX
Whether it’s dished out through specialized parcel or food applications, The work as a delivery person entails a series of problems, since the employees are constantly active, within the streets of the national territory, which exposes them to robberies, accidents, extreme climates and other daily circumstances, as evidenced by a video viral, in which it is observed how a person threatens and attacks a DHL delivery man with a firearm.
🚨 | Another crazy man on the loose… and armed 🤬
This guy attacked a delivery man and threatened him with a gun in his hand and then returned very calmly to his vehicle (because he knows that nothing happens unless it goes viral). DC @SSC_CDMX #CDMX @UCS_GCDMX
– Roberto Ruiz (@roberto_ruizg) May 17, 2022
Have you found it yet? The plates look very clear, if you still can’t find it, let them know. @Claudiashein because he’s bragging that we’re one of the safest cities. #chiales https://t.co/gxKs3BAb0Q
– Vazquezchutas (@vazquezchutas) May 17, 2022
Risks of delivery in CDMX
One aspect to consider is that the daily routine of the delivery men consists of going through the streets of CDMX and the entire national territory, so The risks involved in this activity are usually several.which increase considerably at night.
- High chances of suffering an accident.
- Exposure to extreme climates.
- Risk of robberies and assaults.
- Fatigue.
- Poor visibility.
- Mobility in vulnerable vehicles, such as bicycles, motorcycles or public transport.
- Work pressure.
- Sometimes lack of medical services,
- Exposure to natural catastrophes. Among others
Within the digital conversation, the Unit of Contact of the Secretary SSC CDMXfrom his Twitter account, pointed out that the information has already been shared with the Prosecutor’s Office, thanking the community for providing the information.
Good evening @roberto_ruizgwe share information with @FiscaliaCDMX For your attention.
— Contact Unit of the Secretary SSC CDMX (@UCS_GCDMX) May 17, 2022
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