Good gig: Report says Uber Eats a boon for workers with no government support

Tuesday April 06, 2021

Digital economy favourite Uber Eats generated thousands of jobs during the pandemic, especially for people with visa restrictions or limited skills who couldn’t get government support.

Changes could still come and deliver severe implications

A report commission by the company into its Australian arm says Uber Eats generated almost 60,000 jobs last year, with the average delivery driver earning more than $20 an hour after costs.

The Accenture report released late plays up the flexible work benefits of the food home delivery operation accessed by consumers…

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