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New guidelines to protect food delivery riders after spate of deaths on Sydney roads – ABC News
After the deaths of delivery riders on Sydney roads, a taskforce points to lack of familiarity with NSW road rules, poorly maintained and illegal bikes, fatigue…
More than two months after a spate of delivery rider deaths on Sydney roads, a SafeWork NSW taskforce has found riders’ lack of familiarity with NSW road rules and the use of “poorly maintained and unsafe” bicycles or motorbikes were common hazards that led to injuries.
Key points:
- The SafeWork NSW taskforce was set up after four delivery rider deaths on Sydney roads
- Its draft guidelines suggest poorly designed apps and unrealistic delivery times are making the job unsafe
- The union welcomes government…
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