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☆ Gig work is the new Ellis Island for immigrants looking for work. But many drivers feel trapped in the long hours and low pay.
  + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +12 min
Immigrants nationwide are relying heavily on gig work driving for Uber and Lyft to make ends meet. AdvertisementThe major ride-hailing companies told BI they aim to support immigrant drivers. BI spoke with a dozen immigrant Uber and Lyft drivers who moved to South Florida from countries including Cuba, El Salvador, Haiti, and Venezuela. Dozens of ride-hail drivers from across the country who spoke to BI over the last few months said they've recently noticed more immigrant drivers on the apps. AdvertisementDespite the challenges of earning enough, some drivers are set on perfecting strategies to make driving work for them.
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☆ The biggest perk of gig work might also be its downfall
  + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +8 min
Many gig drivers lured by the flexibility of gig work say the flexibility of their job is often limited. AdvertisementMany drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare and delivery apps say they value the flexibility of gig work over any other component. AdvertisementMany part-time drivers have previously told BI they value gig driving for the ease with which they could supplement their core income. Some drivers told her they would work 16-hour overnight shifts on weekends to find higher-paying, better-tipped rides. "Uber and its peers appeal to workers with oodles of promises that workers can hold the power to control their work hours.
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