Food delivery drivers say $6 jobs becoming common on DoorDash and Uber Eats
Delivery app drivers report increasingly common low-paying jobs despite platforms claiming earnings exceed minimum wage.
Food delivery drivers using DoorDash and Uber Eats say jobs paying around $6 are no longer uncommon. The platforms claim their drivers' average on-trip earnings exceed the minimum wage, but drivers argue these figures do not account for unpaid waiting time and other hidden costs associated with the work.
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Food delivery app drivers say $6 jobs no longer uncommon
DoorDash and Uber Eats said average on-trip earnings for drivers exceeded minimum wage, but drivers have argued the figures fail to account for unpaid waiting time and other hidden costs.