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An Indian student, Akshay Doultani, who was working as an Uber Eats rider in Sydney, died in a crash involving an SUV. Doultani, who came to Australia to pursue his studies, was the 12th food delivery rider to be killed on the job since 2017. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of gig economy workers and calls for transport reforms to protect their rights and provide proper compensation. Uber Eats has stated its commitment to the safety of its delivery workers. Social News XYZ reported
The identity of the Uber Eats rider who was killed in a crash in Sydney has been revealed as an Indian student from Mumbai. The 22-year-old, Akshay Doultani, came to Sydney on a scholarship to study finance and tragically died in a collision with an SUV while making a delivery. This incident highlights the dangers faced by food delivery riders in the gig economy, with Akshay being the 12th rider to lose their life on the job since 2017. There is now a call for transport reform to ensure better employment rights and compensation for gig workers. Uber Eats has stated its commitment to the safety of its delivery workers and has implemented policies to enhance road safety. The fatal crash is currently being investigated by the New South Wales Police and Safework NSW..
