Why delivery drivers tried to sew their lips shut in Indonesia - Rest of World


7/28/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Antonia Timmerman

The protest comes amidst dropping wages, rising inflation, and an investment crunch in the region.

Blood ran down from Welys mouth as he pierced a sewing needle through his lower lip. Wely was one of five on-demand gig drivers who work for apps like Gojek, Grab, and Shopee, who planned to sew his … [+4673 chars]

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