Delivery cyclists have become common in urban life, which subtly transforms how we all experience and move through cities. Although they are often viewed negatively, an Australian study now highlights a more balanced and positive outlook.
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Tiznado-Aitken, I. Navigating the goods and bads of delivery cyclists’ work. Nat Cities (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44284-024-00147-0
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