Gig Work: The Fine Print Of Food Delivery

Dish City by WAMU 88.5

Jun 10, 202134:45Arts

"Quick sign up! Flexible hours! Be your own boss!" The perks of gig work are well-known, but do they actually reflect the reality of drivers working for food delivery apps? Patrick and Ruth try driving for DoorDash to fi...

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