US food app drivers take more deliveries, but they aren’t seeing higher pay


Cassandra Flore picks up a package of paper towels while completing a shop and deliver request while working for DoorDash in Columbus, Ohio. Carryout and delivery orders have surged, but the spike in demand for their services hasn’t resulted in a windfall, drivers said. — Columbus Dispatch/TNS

US drivers for third-party delivery apps such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and GrubHub experienced a flood of orders at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, as restaurants closed for in-person dining and patrons largely decided to enjoy their meals at home.

Carryout and delivery orders have surged, but the spike in demand for their services hasn’t resulted in a windfall, drivers said.

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