Appbased delivery drivers in New York City snake through traffic, dodging lifethreatening accidents and robberies, to meet strict time requirements they say put their lives at risk.

These drivers, mostly immigrants, were deemed essential during the pandemic. But many say the city and police have failed to protect them. More than a dozen delivery workers were killed in 2021.

Here's a look into the daily challenges drivers face on the job and on the road.

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