Delivery drivers take a hit from high gas prices
March 18, 2022
Gig workers delivery people and food orders for DoorDash, Lyft, Uber and others are taking a hit from rising gas prices. The drivers have traditionally not been reimbursed for miles driven since they are independent contractors. Lyft and Uber have recently added surcharges to help drivers offset the costs of filling up their tanks.
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