The widespread use of the internet has enabled us to even do our grocery shopping online. Of course, this increased the importance of couriers. Today, a significant portion of citizens work as couriers to earn money. The latest news reveals that a new legal regulation regarding couriers is being worked on.
According to the information obtained, the Ministry of Transport has created a draft law to protect the rights of couriers. There are several important issues in this draft law. If the regulation comes into force, couriers will not be able to use random motorcycles. There will also be some new obligations for employers.
Here are the highlights of the regulation prepared for couriers:
One of the prominent issues in the draft prepared by the Ministry of Transport is the ban on time commitment. You know about online shopping, some companies make commitments that they will deliver within a certain period of time. This causes couriers to rush and sometimes have fatal accidents. This regulation will eliminate such practices. In addition, the motorcycle used by the courier will not be older than 10 years old, and the cars will not be older than 20 years old.
The regulation, which is still in its early stages, also includes a change for the reflective vests worn by couriers. According to the information obtained, the phrase “courier” will be written visibly on these vests. In addition, the employer will now have to purchase equipment that will ensure the travel safety of the courier he employs. In this way, couriers will be able to do their jobs more safely.
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