Gig economy demands raise Uber and Amazon drivers' risk of crashing

Research shows drivers getting work via apps are more likely to crash or break speed limitUber drivers and Amazon couriers may be at a higher risk of crashing because of the demands of gig economy work, a new study suggests.Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that 42% of drivers who picked up work through apps had damaged their vehicle in a collision at work. Nearly half (47%) admitted breaking the speed limit because of “time pressure” in their job. Continue readi