Gig workers in Bangladesh, primarily ride-hailing and delivery drivers, are facing severe income reductions due to a fuel shortage exacerbated by the Iran-U.S. conflict. Drivers are spending hours in long queues for limited fuel, significantly cutting into their earning potential. Ride-sharing companies like Uber and Pathao continue to take their usual commissions without offering financial support, leaving drivers to bear the brunt of supply chain disruptions and geopolitical volatility. AI
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RANK_REASON This story details the impact of a geopolitical event on a specific industry's gig workers and their reliance on platform-based work, rather than a major AI development.
