A 22-year-old Indian student, Akshay Deepak Doultani, working as an Uber Eats driver in Australia, died in a bike-SUV collision in Sydney. Doultani, who was pursuing a master’s degree in Australia, worked as a food delivery driver to cover his expenses. His cousin stated that Doultani wanted to provide a better lifestyle for his family. This incident brings the number of food delivery riders killed in Australia since 2017 to 12. Uber Eats expressed its commitment to the safety of delivery workers and stated that it has policies to enhance road safety. The crash is currently under investigation by the authorities. Edex Live reported
A 22-year-old Indian student, who was employed as an Uber Eats driver in Australia, lost his life in a collision between his bike and an SUV in Sydney. The deceased, Akshay Deepak Doultani, originally from Mumbai, was pursuing a master’s degree in Australia. Tragically, the accident occurred while Doultani was working as a food delivery driver in New South Wales. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. Doultani had been awarded a scholarship for his studies in Finance at Macquarie University and had been supporting himself by working as an Uber Eats delivery rider. His cousin, Pratik Kamath, revealed that Doultani had aspired to provide a better lifestyle for his family. Unfortunately, Doultani’s death adds to the alarming number of 12 food delivery riders who have lost their lives in Australia since 2017. This tragic incident highlights the dangers faced by gig economy workers who often push themselves to the limit to make ends meet. In response, Uber Eats emphasized its commitment to the safety of its delivery workers and stated that it has implemented policies to enhance road safety. The fatal crash is currently under investigation by the New South Wales Police and Safework New South Wales..