DoorDash recently notified me that they will be raising fees in Seattle because the city is now forcing them (and similar companies) to pay a minimum wage of $26.40 / hour per a new law for gig economy workers.
This sounds like great news to me, as I’m a strong labor supporter, but the way DoorDash talks about it in their announcement makes it sound like they’re complaining about having to pay their drivers more and is taking it out on the consumer. On the other hand, I know these issues aren’t always simple, so I’m curious if anyone in this community who drives for DoorDash or similar companies might be willing to share their opinion?
Some links:
Door Dash’s announcement: https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/responding-to-seattles-new-delivery-laws
KIRO7 article: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/doordash-instacart-prices-rise-seattleites-following-app-based-worker-law/57F74EYGWZCK3JAVIOP2AJZKMA/
