Unexplained deactivations are commonplace for some gig workers, according to accounts from drivers.
The agent on the other end approved it, he told Insider, and assured him that it wouldn't negatively affect him.
Sudden, unexplained deactivations have become commonplace for workers on gig delivery apps, according to accounts from these workers.
Grubhub and DoorDash told Insider that employees determined the deactivations of drivers.
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