HungryPanda rider loses $30 after thief steals bubble tea in Melbourne
On a recent shift, HungryPanda delivery rider Violet Zhang had his bubble tea order stolen in Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall. He faced a deduction of over $30 despite appealing the penalty, highlighting concerns over the financial repercussions riders endure for lost orders. The incident follows heightened scrutiny of gig economy worker safety following a recent unrelated murder.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 14:10 UTC
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