Evidence60%Strong
FactConfirmedBusiness·March 18, 2026
Gridwise Report: Delivery Platform Fees Rising Faster Than Gig Worker Pay
The 2026 Gridwise Gig Mobility Report reveals delivery driver hourly earnings rose only 3.2% YoY to $14.66 in Q4 2025 while work hours jumped 17%+ since 2022, with tipping in steady decline — and a separate Finnhub headline indicates platform fees are rising much faster than worker pay, with rankings of top-paying apps.
Evidence Strength
Evidence60%Strong
Based on original reporting
Reported by 2 independent publishers
Insights
First tracked
March 18, 2026
Last updated
March 18, 2026
Sources
2 sources
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Sources (2)
Source Timeline
- 2026 Gig Mobility Report Shows Trends Shaping The Gig EconomyFoodondemand·Mar 18
- Fees Are Rising Much Faster Than Gig Worker Pay—Here Are The Top-Paying AppsInvestopedia·Mar 18
Evidence Strength
Evidence60%Strong
Based on original reporting
Reported by 2 independent publishers
Insights
First tracked
March 18, 2026
Last updated
March 18, 2026
Sources
2 sources
Related Developments
DoorDash Launches U.S. Online Ordering via McDonald's.comDoorDash App Launched in ChatGPT for AI-Powered Grocery OrderingDoorDash Added as Platform Partner for Serve Robotics Autonomous Sidewalk DeliveryDoorDash Partnership With Waymo Added to Expanding Partner EcosystemDoorDash Partnership With OpenAI Formalized