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Up to date on: Aug 11, 2025 08:48 am IST
The Telangana Gig and Platform Employees’ Union (TGPWU) stated the accident was a results of corporations prioritising income over security.
A Zomato supply rider in Hyderabad narrowly escaped together with his life after falling into an open drain whereas working amid heavy rains on August 9. A video of the rider making an attempt to come back out of the drain has since making rounds on social media platforms.
The incident occurred close to TKR Kaman in Hyderabad at round 9:30 PM, when Syed Farhan was on an energetic order. His bike and cell phone had been swept away within the floodwaters.
A video of the incident, now extensively shared on social media, exhibits Syed Farhan trapped within the water and struggling to get out. He’s seen holding a rope whereas close by residents work to rescue him. The locals first pulled his bike from the drain earlier than serving to him climb to security. Farhan escaped with out critical accidents.
Union blames platforms for risking lives
The Telangana Gig and Platform Employees’ Union (TGPWU) stated the accident was a results of corporations prioritising income over security. “This isn’t simply an accident — it’s a direct consequence of platforms prioritising income over employee security. God blessed Farhan together with his life yesterday, however tomorrow could also be too late for an additional employee,” stated Shaik Salauddin, Founder President of TGPWU.
The union demanded that Zomato exchange Farhan’s misplaced cellphone, restore his broken bike, and compensate him for misplaced revenue. “This isn’t about ₹10- ₹15 rain bonus – it’s about whether or not a employee returns residence alive,” Salauddin stated, urging corporations to cease sending riders into harmful circumstances with out correct safeguards.
TGPWU additionally appealed to the Higher Hyderabad Municipal Company (GHMC) to behave towards corporations that put riders’ lives in danger.
Whereas the GHMC has issued advisories to aggregators about avoiding deliveries throughout excessive climate, TGPWU stated these warnings are sometimes ignored. It additional demanded truthful rain and surge bonuses, and real-time climate alerts for staff.
