delivery drivers
Coverage of delivery drivers in the Nexus archive.
- New Jersey AG sues Amazon over driver pay, conditions
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport filed a federal lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of monopolistic practices that suppress driver wages and enforce harsh working conditions. The lawsuit claims Amazon prevents unionization, restricts hiring between delivery contractors, and uses no-poach agreements to maintain dominance in its delivery network.
- Why are Hong Kong delivery drivers unhappy about proposed payouts for injuries?
Hong Kong delivery drivers are dissatisfied with proposed injury payouts, as seen in the case of Raj Bhattarai, who received HK$3,000 after a motorcycle accident, far less than his monthly income of HK$30,000.
- The gig is now the content, and the content is the gig
Delivery drivers are filming their shifts and streaming them online, transforming the app economy into a source of 'comfort viewing.' The practice blurs the line between work (the gig) and the content created from it.
- Driving for work? Why rideshare and delivery drivers may need an extra layer of insurance
Rideshare and delivery drivers may require additional insurance coverage as traditional car insurance might not protect them during accidents while working. These services are increasingly popular as side hustles but lack comprehensive job-specific coverage.
- Tesco delivery drivers hit out at company's confusing safety advice after death of pensioner hit by supermarket's van
Tesco delivery drivers have criticized the company's confusing safety advice following the death of a pensioner struck by a Tesco van. The incident has sparked concerns over the clarity and effectiveness of safety protocols provided to drivers.
- No A/C, no problem: Delivery drivers brave the extreme heat in Chicago
Delivery drivers in Chicago are working through extreme heat, which is challenging those who work outdoors. The heat wave is impacting the city, with some people trying to avoid the heat while others continue their work.
- China’s delivery drivers are its most obvious underclass
China's delivery drivers are described as the most obvious underclass. New rules aim to assist them, but economic challenges are expected to persistently hinder their progress.
- Lies of the fat jab fibbers: VANESSA HOLBURN reveals the lengths secret midlife Mounjaro users go to - including lying in wait for hours to intercept the delivery driver...and why they don't want anyone to know
Vanessa Holbourn exposes secret midlife Mounjaro users who go to extreme lengths, such as lying in wait for hours to intercept delivery drivers, to hide their use of the weight-loss drug. These users avoid public knowledge due to stigma or privacy concerns.
- Doorstep fury as Americans hit with surprise bills on as delivery drivers demand payment: 'I thought China was going to pay'
Americans are receiving unexpected bills from delivery services, sparking public frustration as drivers demand payment. The situation has led to confusion, with one person commenting they 'thought China was going to pay.'