This commentary explores the invisible occupational risks of platform work, focusing on food couriers and ride-hailing drivers. Algorithmic management, income instability, and the constant pressure of surveillance create physical and psychosocial health problems. Addressing these challenges through transparency, policy reform, and improved occupational health services can better protect workers in the platform economy.
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