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Seattle's new minimum pay for app deliveries raised base pay, but tips fell

  • February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Seattle's new minimum pay for app deliveries raised base pay, but tips fell
On-demand delivery services facilitated through online platforms have grown significantly in the past decade, generating work opportunities for independent drivers who can self-schedule their work. In a new study, researchers examined how a new minimum pay requirement for app-based delivery workers in Seattle, Washington, affected workers' earnings and employment.

Originally published at Phys.org

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