Q-commerce has transformed urban consumption by offering ultra-fast deliveries, but its speed-driven model creates significant social and governance challenges. Delivery workers face high accident risks, unstable incomes and algorithmic pressure, while cities experience rising traffic violations and congestion linked to gig operations. Weak labour regulations and incomplete social-security frameworks leave workers vulnerable, and platforms often evade accountability through opaque incentive systems. Although governments have introduced measures such as social-security codes, welfare boards and safety guidelines, implementation remains uneven. A balanced approach that strengthens worker protection, ensures platform transparency and improves urban regulation is essential to make the quick-delivery ecosystem safe, fair and sustainable.
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India’s road safety crisis stems from weak systems, not just driver mistakes. Fatalities stay high despite the 2019 law because of poor road design, corrupt licensing, and weak enforcement. Delayed institutional reforms worsen the problem. Strengthening engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency care is key to reducing deaths.
Click to View MoreIndia’s road safety crisis stems from weak systems, not just driver mistakes. Fatalities stay high despite the 2019 law because of poor road design, corrupt licensing, and weak enforcement. Delayed institutional reforms worsen the problem. Strengthening engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency care is key to reducing deaths.
Click to View MoreIndia faces a worsening road safety crisis as fatalities surged 80% from 2005 to 2023. Over-speeding drives deaths, but poor road engineering, weak enforcement, and unsafe infrastructure expose pedestrians and other vulnerable users. Saving lives demands safer road design, stronger policing, and faster emergency care.
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