Heightened welfare concerns of gig workers, in particular ride-hailing and food delivery riders, were spotlighted in the passing of the Platform Workers Bill last month (Sept 10). Senior Minister of State for Manpower Dr Koh Poh Koon had expressed concerns for their increased exposure to traffic accidents given the long hours they spend on roads.
$4 million welfare: From free annual flu jabs to massages, here's what Grab drivers, delivery riders can enjoy from 2025Senior Minister of State for Manpower Dr Koh Poh Koon had expressed concerns for their increased exposure to traffic accidents given the long hours they spend on roads. He stressed a greater need for workplace injury insurance coverage, liken to what corporate staff have in place.
The upgraded benefits will address platform workers' concerns such as rising medical costs, a move welcomed by Grab driver, 63-year-old Katherine Lim. "I think generally the enhanced benefits are very good for most of us," she remarked, saying she appreciated the General Practitioner visit subsidies, free annual flu vaccines and discounts on Traditional Chinese Medicine services.
Partners can now also obtain upgraded discounts on daily operating costs such as fuel and electric vehicle charging. Earlier this month, Gojek had also enhanced its benefits programme to include greater fuel savings for drivers. "In our regular engagements with driver-partners, their top request has always been higher upfront fuel discounts as fuel expenses contribute a sizable amount to their operational costs," a Gojek spokesperson told AsiaOne.
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