DELIVERY WARS ON BRITAIN’S STREETS
STREETS STAINED. LIVES SHATTERED.
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN
DELIVERY DRIVERS DESERVE BETTER.
Delivery drivers are the unsung heroes of the modern world. From bringing hot meals to our doorstep to delivering essential medical supplies, these drivers play a critical role in our daily lives. However, many of these workers face difficult working conditions and unfair wages that fail to reflect the importance of their work. Delivery drivers often work long hours with little time for breaks, putting their health and safety at risk. On top of that, many drivers lack the job security and benefits that they deserve.
It’s time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of delivery drivers and demand that they receive the working conditions and pay that they deserve. Fair wages, reasonable hours, and adequate breaks should be a given for all delivery drivers, regardless of the company they work for. We cannot continue to rely on these essential workers without giving them the respect and support they need.
By supporting this cause, we can help to create a better future for these hard-working individuals and ensure that they are treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve.
TAKEAWAY DELIVERY DRIVER BRUTALLY ATTACKED IN BRIGHTON SUBURB
Father-to-be Mario Ghali was on the second day of his new job as a takeaway delivery driver.
The 35-year-old was delivering food to a house in Kingsmere, when someone ran out in front of his car. He beeped his horn to alert them and then parked to take the food to the front door.
Mario’s friend Emmanuel, told The Argus: “Mario realised the man was running up to him and, having worked as a security guard for many years, restrained him to prevent either of them being injured.”
He let go of the man and walked back to the car to return the food and call the owner of the restaurant, but the man ran up to him again.” The man then tripped Mario up and repeatedly kicked and punched him. In mobile footage, it appeared Mario was unconscious while the man continued to attack him.
Mario was taken to hospital where it was discovered that his jaw was broken in several places. His nose was also broken. He has undergone two operations since the attack. Mario’s wife is due to give birth to their first child on February 12, and Emmanuel is now raising money for the couple as Mario will be out of work “for at least a couple of months”.
EXHAUSTED DHL DELIVERY DRIVER DIED IN CRASH AFTER FALLING ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
A tired DHL deliver driver died in a crash likely caused by his falling asleep at the wheel, an inquest has heard.
Arron Middleton, 31, was nearing the end of his shift driving an HGV when he drove into the back of stationary traffic.
At the time of the incident, Mr Middleton was on his way back to the depot at East Midlands Airport, when he drove his vehicle into the back of queuing stationary traffic.
“At the point of arrival, Arron was said to be alert, but trapped by his legs in the driver’s seat of his “He had crush injuries to his legs and his pelvis. He had collided into stationary traffic.” The statement by EMAS went on to say how there was difficulty in removing Mr Middleton from his vehicle as he had been trapped inside the cab of his vehicle, which was almost entirely compressed.
As the cab of the lorry was moved backwards to remove Mr Middleton, he immediately lost consciousness and no pulse was found when he was placed on a trolley.
Attempts were made to resuscitate Mr Middleton, from Eastwood, Nottingham, at the scene but were unsuccessful.
TWO MEN HELD IN MANSLAUGHTER PROBE AFTER DPD DRIVER COLLAPSES AND DIES IN COUNTY DURHAM STREET
Two men have been arrested for manslaughter after a delivery van driver died in County Durham yesterday.
Emergency services were called to a street in Horden, County Durham, around 11:30am yesterday after reports a DPD driver had collapsed next to his van.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services arrived. Social media users suggested he had been robbed.
A man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter at the scene, while the second was arrested for the same later in the evening.
“How sad just doing his job,” one user wrote.
“Thoughts are with the delivery drivers family. Nobody should go to work and not come home.”
Another claimed: “He got his phone and wallet stolen out his van. Got out to chase 2 tossers had a heart attack.”
And another user said: “Thinking of this poor man’s family. Shocking that he was just out doing his job. Devastating!”
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