Melbourne, Australia | Bicycle and scooter riders – most of them food delivery workers – are getting lost on Melbourne’s busiest freeways and tollway tunnels at a rate of almost three a week, new data shows. A unique, in-depth six-part video content series.
CityLink operator Transurban said there were 57 incidents of riders illegally straying onto its network this year, including through the Burnley and Domain tunnels in Melbourne, Australia.
Many international students supplement their income to fund their studies as Food Delivery Riders, Food Delivery Workers and/or Gig Workers.
Transurban head of safety Liz Waller said most incidents involved food delivery workers, who appeared to be led astray by their delivery or navigation apps.
“Even though there are signs saying cyclists are banned, they just end up in there,” Waller said.
“The issue really is the tunnels are not designed for cyclists or scooters – it’s just not a safe environment.”
Food Delivery Worker/Riders | Gig Workers | International Students
If you’re an international student in Melbourne, Australia supplementing your income and funding your studies with Food Delivery Work as a Food Delivery Worker and/or gig Worker, don’t miss this vital upcoming presentation. Presented in partnership with Study Melbourne, Jobwatch, Fit2Drive, D’Accord and Swinburne University of Technology topics covered include:
- Road Use
- Personal Safety
- Work Rights & Reponsibilities
- Balancing Roles & Managing Your Own Personal Wellbeing
Study Melbourne | Gig Worker Support Service and the Sick Pay Guarantee.
Victorian Government initiatives aim to make a significant difference to the working lives and experiences of international students:
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The lost delivery riders causing chaos on toll roads and tunnels
- The Age, Melbourne Australia | Patrick Hatch | May 25, 2024 — 4.00pm
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