37 stories found
Beijing authorities are implementing changes to algorithms for food delivery drivers, including pausing the clock at red lights and during rain, to alleviate time pressure and improve traffic safety following accidents caused by speed demands.
A food delivery driver was robbed and assaulted in Limassol, Cyprus. The incident occurred after the driver was attacked.
A cross-party bill has been proposed by French lawmakers to reclassify food delivery drivers and VTC (ride-hailing) drivers as employees, aiming to improve their working conditions and rights.
Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a man killed by ICE, had been living in Biddeford, Maine, working as a cleaner and food delivery driver, seeking a better life for his 3-year-old daughter and partner.
A 21-year-old food delivery driver was assaulted and robbed by three men riding scooters in Limassol, Cyprus, in the early hours of Wednesday. Police are investigating the incident.
A 31-year-old food delivery driver was mugged just after midnight in Limassol, Cyprus, by three hooded individuals who threatened him and stole his motorcycle.
A call has been made in Germany for a direct employment mandate in the delivery industry to improve working conditions for food delivery drivers, urging the federal government to take action.
Two food delivery drivers in Paphos, Cyprus, reported being assaulted twice in one night by a group of masked individuals.
A new and alarming criminal trend has emerged in Amsterdam, where juvenile gangs are reportedly robbing food delivery drivers, primarily targeting pizzas.
Portuguese police have arrested an Indian citizen, wanted on an international warrant by US authorities, for allegedly defrauding tens of millions of dollars. The man had been living a modest life in Portugal, working as a food delivery driver.
Two individuals have been acquitted of charges related to hiring a fake food delivery driver to carry out an assassination.
A gang in Greece has been ambushing and robbing food delivery drivers by placing orders to secluded locations and then assaulting them upon arrival.
Two teenagers have received life sentences for the racist murder of a stranger delivering food, who was subjected to further abuse as he lay dying.
To address safety concerns, Beijing is implementing a new system that pauses the delivery timer for food couriers at red lights, aiming to reduce speeding and traffic violations driven by algorithm-controlled work schedules.
Wang Jibing, a Chinese food delivery driver, has won one of China's highest literary awards for the poems he wrote while on his electric scooter. The recognition highlights his unique journey as a poet.
A food delivery driver in China has won the country's most prestigious literary award for his poetry, which often describes his challenging working conditions. Despite the recognition, he plans to continue his job as a delivery driver.
A 23-year-old food delivery rider was robbed and beaten in Limassol, Cyprus, when he was approached by three individuals while riding his motorcycle in the Kato Polemidia area.
An Amazon employee was shot multiple times and killed by a food delivery driver outside an Amazon distribution center near Chicago. The incident occurred near the front entrance of the facility.
Cyprus state health services announced plans to launch inspections of food delivery drivers to assess the conditions under which food and beverages are transported, aiming to address and solve related problems.
Croatian police are conducting an intensive search for a fugitive accused of murdering a food delivery driver in Drniš. Authorities have warned the public not to approach the suspect, who reportedly has multiple prior convictions.
A Greek article discusses the potential for increased earnings and the inherent flexibility for efood delivery drivers, highlighting how delivery service companies have reshaped the profession with new working conditions.
A food delivery rider in Limassol, Cyprus, was attacked and robbed by three individuals riding a scooter. The incident involved the assailants assaulting the rider before taking their belongings.
A food delivery driver was violently beaten with a crowbar by an individual on a street in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, following an altercation. A woman who intervened was also targeted when the assailant got into his car and attempted to hit her.
Wolt delivery drivers initiated a strike in Nicosia on Monday, March 23, 2026.
The South Korean Ministry of Justice announced a two-month crackdown on foreigners working illegally as food delivery drivers, citing a rise in unlicensed riding and unauthorized employment.
Wang Jibing, a food delivery driver, has become a new symbol of working-class literature after winning China's prestigious Lu Xun Poetry Prize, transitioning from electric motorcycle rider to literary icon.
A second man has been arrested in connection with the 2023 murder of an Indian-origin food delivery driver in Canada.
A controversy has erupted in Norway over food delivery drivers secretly filming their deliveries, leading to strong public reactions. An AI researcher warns that this practice is likely just the beginning of such privacy issues.
Milan has introduced new regulations to protect food delivery drivers during extreme heat, which will see delivery assignments reduced or suspended between 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM.
Two food delivery drivers were injured and robbed by unidentified motorcyclists in separate incidents in Limassol, Cyprus.
Police in Nicosia are investigating the robbery of a 29-year-old food delivery driver. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening while the driver was completing a food order.
Three minors, aged 14 and 15, were remanded in custody for three days by the Paphos district court in connection with an attack on two food delivery drivers in Paphos.
A food delivery driver operating a scooter was involved in a collision with two trams. The incident occurred in an unspecified location, raising concerns about road safety.
A 24-year-old food delivery driver in Limassol, Cyprus, reported the theft of his electric bicycle and mobile phone on Tuesday night while at a delivery location.
Food delivery drivers for companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats are facing financial pressure due to higher gas prices, exacerbated by the war in Iran, leading DoorDash to roll out some relief measures.
The CIA director stated that Iran is actively seeking intelligence from Russia in its conflict against the US, while the ongoing war in Iran is also fueling the Kremlin's hopes of reviving its declining influence in the Balkans, as the US and Israel continue bombing Iran.
Finland is experiencing a record unemployment rate of 10.6%, leading to 20,000 people waiting to become food delivery drivers, described as a 'system collapse' in the 'happiest country in the world'.