The Gig Economy is a Lie

This should come as news to no one, but the gig economy is terrible for workers. Is it convenient? Yes! Do I love being able to order food and get a quick ride? Also yes! However, the reality is that the people who make these services possible aren’t paid very well, have no benefits, and aren’t even fairly compensated for the wear and tear on their vehicles. Back in 2016, I was an Uber Eats delivery driver for awhile and I saw how little money it added up to in real time. Things have only gotten marginally better in the interim. In this video, we see a modern analysis of what has gone wrong with the gig economy.