These packages might kill me': The harsh reality of freelance delivery drivers in Japan - The Mainichi

These packages might kill me': The harsh reality of freelance delivery drivers in Japan - The Mainichi

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1. TOKYO -- As demand for online shopping increases under the coronavirus pandemic, delivery drivers working as sole proprietors in Japan are complaining about their distressing situation, with some saying that they are forced to work extremely tight and long hours, and that their contracts have been unilaterally canceled.

2. In addition to receiving consignments from subcontractors and other companies like this man, there are also sole proprietors who carry Amazon's packages by receiving direct consignments from Amazon through a system called Amazon Flex.

3. In November 2017, the man signed a consignment contract with a delivery company subcontracted by Amazon Japan G.K. to deliver packages

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