Last Update: February 18, 2023, 09:59 IST
In New York City, the Chick-fil-A chain has created rest areas for delivery drivers. (Credits: AFP)
In the United States, one fast food chain has found a way to at least help these gig workers rest and warm up a bit during long shifts.
While the working conditions of delivery drivers were the subject of debate in the European Parliament earlier this month, on the other side of the Atlantic, American fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has decided to make their day a little more comfortable. Especially for them rest area.
Whether their mode of transportation is a scooter or an electric bike, much attention has been paid to how exhausting shifts can be for delivery workers working with platforms like Uber Eats and DoorDash. Generally, these delivery workers have self-employed status and, since they do not have a contract with the delivery giants, they do not get the benefits that an employee would get. It is a hot topic all over the world. In Europe, his working status is being considered in Brussels. The European Parliament has declared itself in favor of delivery workers being entitled to employee rights.
Meanwhile, in the United States, one fast food chain has at least found a way to help these gig workers relax and warm up a bit during long shifts. Chick-fil-A, the chain famous for its chicken-based offerings, has announced the opening of a rest stop dedicated to workers who bring food to hungry residents. The venue is conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, known for its luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and businessmen in suits and ties.
Outlets for charging one’s smartphone, an essential tool for any delivery, as well as coffee and tea and, above all, restrooms are available to all delivery personnel. All they have to do is present a proof of delivery to access this location, which is only open for a short period of time. Called “The Break Room,” it will be open until April 13, more or less coinciding with the end of cold winter weather in the Big Apple.
And it’s an initiative that’s seeing more than 65,000 delivery drivers rope in giants like GrubHub, DoorDash and Uber Eats to deliver food. American Media Today noted that although the initiative comes from a private company, an urban plan was unveiled by New York Mayor Eric Adams to convert abandoned kiosks and other disused structures into resting places for delivery drivers. .
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