I quit driving and delivering for Uber. The rush of claiming gigs can easily distract you from making money

One former delivery and ride-hailing driver said the thrill of claiming orders and rides kept him on the apps.

Boston Globe

• Gig work has become a common source of income for millions of Americans.
• One former Uber worker explained why he's leaving the app for good.
• It's easy to keep claiming gigs without making enough money, he said.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Justin St. James, a former food delivery and ride-hailing gig worker.

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