A University of Cambridge study reveals that over two-thirds of UK gig economy workers, such as food delivery drivers and ride-hailing operators, experience anxiety linked to job insecurity, low pay, and harsh rating systems. Most feel they have limited rights and suffer from the pressures of constant digital surveillance and management. The research highlights the precarious nature of gig work, where individuals operate as self-employed contractors for platforms like Uber and Deliveroo, often under the stress of bad reviews and uncertain earnings, reflecting a troubling shift in modern labor dynamics.
More than two-thirds of riders and drivers in UK's 'gig economy' suffer anxiety over long hours and bad ratings, highlighting their precarious working conditions.
Delivery and ride-hailing platforms combine manual work with tight algorithmic management and digital surveillance, leading to workers experiencing constant anxiety and feelings of being monitored.
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