France delivery co-op seeks to serve decent work conditions for riders

A Deliveroo delivery rider waits for customer orders on Rue de Buci, off Rue de Rennes in Paris, France. Delivery platforms have come under increasing criticism for not offering work contracts and benefits. — Bloomberg

DIJON, France: It may have taken a cracked rib, but Bruno Giraud is now joining a growing number of French riders trying to challenge the business model of meal delivery platforms.

Giraud, 40, initially found it cool that he could cycle for his job by delivering meals for Uber Eats and Deliveroo in the central French city of Dijon.