News For The Gig Economy

The gig economy has led to the rise of app-based delivery services and with it, delivery riders crisscrossing cities to deliver food, groceries, and packages. As independent contractors, delivery riders face issues like low pay, lack of benefits, and dangerous working conditions. This article explores the situation of delivery riders - the benefits and drawbacks of gig work, the fight for better rights and pay, innovations in the sector like electric bikes/scooters, as well as perspectives from delivery riders themselves about life working in the growing on-demand delivery sector. Key issues analyzed include pay structure, safety, sustainability, and the future of gig delivery work.

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Gopuff turns to rival Uber for rapid delivery help

Gopuff turns to rival Uber for rapid delivery help

US rapid delivery company Gopuff has turned to rivals Uber and DoorDash to deliver some of its orders, as it becomes the latest group to be hit by a fall...

Gopuff turns to rival Uber for rapid delivery help

US rapid delivery company Gopuff has turned to rivals Uber and DoorDash to deliver some of its orders, as it becomes the latest group to be hit by a fall...

Deliveroo has confirmed it’s exiting the Netherlands following an announcement this summer that it was consulting on pulling out of the market.

Deliveroo has confirmed it’s exiting the Nether...

In a statement today, the on-demand delivery app said its consultation had concluded that achieving and sustaining a top-tier market position in the market would require “a disproportionate level of investment with highly...

Deliveroo has confirmed it’s exiting the Nether...

In a statement today, the on-demand delivery app said its consultation had concluded that achieving and sustaining a top-tier market position in the market would require “a disproportionate level of investment with highly...

The sustainability of the gig economy food delivery system (Deliveroo, UberEATS and Just-Eat): Histories and futures of rebound, lock-in and path dependency

The sustainability of the gig economy food deli...

1. Introduction Online food delivery has grown substantially in recent years [1]. Food companies have increasingly implemented these services based primarily on third-party food-delivery platforms through which consumers can order and...

The sustainability of the gig economy food deli...

1. Introduction Online food delivery has grown substantially in recent years [1]. Food companies have increasingly implemented these services based primarily on third-party food-delivery platforms through which consumers can order and...

Deliveroo’s sudden collapse in Australia leaves delivery riders scrambling to find new jobs

Deliveroo’s sudden collapse in Australia leaves...

Business and delivery riders have been left scrambling to find a replacement for Deliveroo after the company’s sudden departure from Australia overnight. Experts warn Deliveroo’s closure could be the first of several...

Deliveroo’s sudden collapse in Australia leaves...

Business and delivery riders have been left scrambling to find a replacement for Deliveroo after the company’s sudden departure from Australia overnight. Experts warn Deliveroo’s closure could be the first of several...

Is Uber Eats Still Losing Money?

Is Uber Eats Still Losing Money?

Uber Eats is still losing money, despite the steps it has taken to make the business profitable. To be profitable, the company will have to reduce its losses by a third. But...

Is Uber Eats Still Losing Money?

Uber Eats is still losing money, despite the steps it has taken to make the business profitable. To be profitable, the company will have to reduce its losses by a third. But...

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