Takeaway platforms have seen a significant increase in business under the epidemic. At the same time, traffic accidents involving takeaway riders have also seen frequent occurrences.
The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Chen Fanjin (8th), in a written reply to the enquiry, pointed out that the authorities did not keep track of the number of traffic accidents involving food delivery platform couriers, but in the first six months of this year, 32 cases related to takeaway couriers were recorded. Of serious injuries; another 164 minor injuries were reported.
Regarding the labor protection of delivery couriers, Chen Fan cited the Labour Department as saying that, depending on the specific circumstances of individual jobs, if the two parties actually have an employment relationship, the platform company must be responsible for the statutory employment rights of the platform couriers they employ.
The Hong Kong Government will also further study labor rights policies involving expatriates.
Delivery staff are self-employed, but they are similar to being employed at work. In recent years, delivery staff have been involved in traffic accidents during their work from time to time.
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According to figures from the Police Force, from January to June this year, there were 32 cases of serious casualties related to takeaway express delivery. Motorcycles accounted for 24 cases and bicycles accounted for 8 cases.
In addition, the Police Force also recorded 164 minor injuries involving motorcycles.
Lu Songxiong, a member of the Legislative Council of the Federation of Trade Unions, is concerned about the compensation of employees and the protection of labor rights after the delivery personnel are injured.
Chen Fan quoted the Labour Department as pointing out that the cooperative relationship and terms of delivery platform companies and couriers continue to evolve, depending on the specific circumstances of individual jobs. If the two parties actually have an employment relationship, the platform company must be Statutory employment rights take responsibility.
The Labour Department also stated that the Hong Kong Government will continue to pay attention to different regions to protect the labor rights and interests of couriers on delivery platforms, and then conduct further studies.
Under the epidemic, many workers were unemployed and turned to "infantry" or "riders" on delivery platforms.
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Chen Fan: Cyclists and motorcyclists will be reminded to observe traffic rules
In terms of road safety, Chen Fan cited the Transport Department as saying that it has been working with the Road Safety Council and the Police Force to conduct publicity and education activities to raise the road safety awareness of road users.
In recent years, relevant departments and the Road Safety Council are working hard to promote bicycle and motorcycle safety information. For example, through online information platforms, social media platforms and promotional publications, online short videos and information about bicycle and motorcycle safety are issued to remind cyclists And motorcyclists must abide by traffic rules at all times.
The Police Force will continue to promote relevant stakeholders, including food delivery companies and cycling clubs, to promote bicycle and motorcycle safety.
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