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The golden age of working for delivery apps is over, workers say In 2020, at the peak of the pandemic, Juan ventured into gig delivery, finding financial stability through Instacart and Uber Eats in Southern California. Three years later, he faces challenges that hint at a broader transformation in the gig delivery landscape. Juan notes a decline in offers and difficulties diversifying onto other platforms due to ongoing driver restrictions. Conversations with numerous gig workers reveal a common thread — the gig delivery scene has drastically changed over the past year. Finding orders is now challenging, base pay has decreased, and competition is intense. Dynamics at Play ?? Flexibility, a hallmark of gig work, is evolving. Instacart, once epitomizing flexibility, now encourages drivers to position strategically, resembling a traditional work structure. Juan laments, "Now, you're not really free anymore; you're locked in." Pay uncertainty adds to the challenges. Instances like Instacart reducing minimum payment per order group have led to discontent among workers like Alexia Hudson, prompting transitions to full-time jobs. Regulatory Landscape ??? As gig workers face challenges, the legal landscape responds. Some cities enact laws to improve conditions. Seattle mandates sick days and a minimum hourly wage for gig workers from January. New York City's law securing a minimum wage for food delivery workers has been upheld. However, gig companies resist. Shipt, owned by Target, plans to suspend operations in Seattle ahead of new regulations. The Future: Seeking Stability ?? For gig workers like Juan, the gig economy's allure is waning. Shrinking opportunities and increasing challenges prompt a shift. Instead of navigating the gig delivery world, workers actively seek traditional employment for stability. In this evolving landscape, the gig delivery sector must address workforce concerns for a sustainable future.

Restaurant Owners & Operators! The landscape of food delivery is ever-evolving, and I'm eager to gauge where our community stands. How we deliver (pun intended ) our food to our customers plays a massive role in the experiences we create and the profits we retain. With so many third-party delivery platforms available, I'm curious: How many of us still hold onto the traditional, In-House delivery approach? And what drives that choice? ?? Please vote in the attached poll and let's get a feel for the current state of our industry. Also, if you have a moment, I'd love to read more about your experiences or challenges in the comments. Your stories and insights are always valued. #fooddelivery #restaurants #deliverydomain #feedback #polloftheday