Gas prices have always been a leading indicator of economic conditions. In the age of third-party delivery, record prices put a new strain on contract delivery drivers. According to AAA, prices per gallon reached $4.17, the highest price on record, eclipsing the prior record of $4.11 set in 2008. Gas prices have surged since Russia …
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EUGENE, Ore. – Uber Eats has added a 45 cent surcharge to orders to help drivers cope with rising gas prices. But if you want to help local eateries emerging from the pandemic, Stephen Sheehan at Elk Horn Brewery says to skip delivery and opt for dine-in or carry out. “It doesn’t support local businesses to go through Uber …
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BERLIN, Conn. (WFSB) – The average price of gas statewide has increased by 50 cents this week. Today’s average is $4.48. Delivery drivers are cutting corners because of rising prices, but they haven’t stopped delivering. They’re creating new strategies to make sure they break even. Nicole Miller is a grocery delivery driver. She said she’s …
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You may want to think twice about tipping for that burrito that was just delivered. As the average cost of a regular gallon of gas hit an all-time record on Tuesday, app-based drivers on Lyft, Uber and DoorDash are venting their displeasure and wondering if their orders and pickups are even worth it. Liang Feria, a …
TOLEDO, Ohio — Gas prices continue to go up across the country. As of Wednesday, the average price in Toledo has gone up more than 45 cents per gallon in the last week. Those prices are starting to impact delivery drivers. Michael Suleski has been driving for DoorDash for about a year now. He has …
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You’re gonna need more dough for that slice. The price of pizza is soaring in the Big Apple thanks to a dyspeptic recipe of inflationary food costs, a global supply-chain crisis and national labor shortage. The sticker shock is hitting pizza-passionate Gothamites right in the gut. “It’s a little bit scary at times,” said Slone Elias, a customer …
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