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Author(s): Gaurav Jain, Archana Sethi

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Address: S.o.S in Economics, Pt.Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.
S.o.S in Economics, Pt.Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.
*Corresponding author: gjain793@gmail.com

Published In:   Volume - 31,      Issue - 1,     Year - 2025

DOI: 10.52228/JRUA.2025-31-1-3  

ABSTRACT:
This study looks at the socioeconomic status of gig workers who deliver food for platform-based businesses in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. This paper emphasizes their employment and growth despite job insecurity. To achieve this goal, structured interviews with fifty platform-based food delivery partners in Raipur were conducted using a qualitative and quantitative research design. There is discussion about the issues that these delivery boys face on a daily basis. Partners in food delivery face challenges in their social interactions, symbolic recognition, goals, work-life balance, and emotional and practical aspects as they work toward a specific job goal. The purpose of this research paper is to delve deeper into this issue and shed light on the income challenges that gig workers face, as well as the implications for their financial wellbeing. A large proportion of them are the sole breadwinners for their families. The results show that 80% of riders work more than 8-10 hours per day. Approximately 5% of riders work late nights to earn a little extra money. Gig workers' weekly earnings range from 2000 to 5000 rupees, but platform fees and personal expenses such as petrol and vehicle maintenance leave them with little or no savings.

Cite this article:
Jain and Sethi (2025). Breadwinners on Wheels: Delving into the World of Food Delivery Partners in Raipur City. Journal of Ravishankar University (Part-A: SOCIAL-SCIENCE), 31(1), pp.15-25. DOI:DOI: https://doi.org/10.52228/JRUA.2025-31-1-3


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