September 3, 2018
Self-employed courier or taxi drivers who get their work through apps could be more likely to be involved in a collision, says a new study.
The University College London (UCL) research found 63% of ‘gig’ economy respondents – who are not paid a salary - are not provided with safety training about managing risks on the road.
The emerging issues for management of occupational road risk in a changing economy: A survey of gig economy drivers, riders and their managers also revealed 65% of drivers did not