New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- More than seven out of every 10 gig workers in Indian cities reported experiencing safety incidents while working, highlighting the occupational risks faced by a workforce whose earnings remain closely tied to the number of orders or trips completed. A survey of 1,000 platform workers across 10 cities, released on Thursday by the non-profit organisation Janpahal, found that 777 respondents reported safety incidents, including 295 who reported injuries due to road conditions, 483 near-misses with vehicles, and 214 instances of involvement in traffic accidents. Although some platforms have rolled back explicit "10-minute delivery" claims following government directives, workers continued to report strict delivery targets, changing incentive structures, penalties and the threat of account blocking or reduced visibility on apps, the report said. "Workers' incomes remain directly tied to the number of orders completed per day, creating a powerful economic compulsion to prioritise speed over safety," the authors of the report said. Food and grocery delivery workers accounted for 39.9% of those surveyed, followed by ride-hailing workers at 36.5%, e-commerce workers at 15.6% and household and personal care workers at 8%. Two-wheelers were the primary mode of transport for 66.4% of respondents, making road conditions particularly important for a large section of the workforce....