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Riders from Deliveroo, Uber Eats struggling to earn amidst shutdown: report

Riders say that demand for takeouts has plummeted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Food delivery riders are struggling to make enough money to live off due to a lack of orders being made on third-party delivery apps like Uber Eats and Deliveroo, CNBC reports.

Riders across the U.K. say that demand for takeouts has plummeted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Both Uber Eats and Deliveroo say they are helping riders through the pandemic, with them earning more than the national minimum wage on average. The apps also advised riders of the best times to earn more efficiently.

Read the full report here.
 

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