What’s Happening
Delivery drivers are hit on multiple fronts. Gas prices have jumped 20% since the war started, directly eating into driver earnings since most platforms don’t fully reimburse fuel costs. At the same time, consumers are cutting back on delivery orders as they tighten budgets, meaning fewer available orders. The silver lining: some platforms have introduced temporary fuel surcharges, and drivers who switch to EVs or hybrids may actually see increased demand as competitors drop out.
What You Can Do
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