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The Dark Side of the Gig Economy

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Aug 20, 2018
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A new study finds that nearly two-thirds of New York City residents who drive for a ride-hailing service do so full time. Instead of serving as an income supplement, the gig economy may be driving up economic inequality: Fully 54% of the drivers surveyed are responsible for earning the majority of their family’s income.

—The New York Times

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