Italy’s Prohibition on Outside Tasks during Sweltering Weather Affects Food Couriers’ Health

Riders engaged in the booming gig economies, like the ones delivering packages, are already among the most precarious employees. The situation worsened during consecutive heat waves experienced in Italy this summer.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/world/europe/italy-food-delivery-drivers-heat-rules.html