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ExpectedLast updated 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.

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March 18, 2026

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March 18, 2026

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Mar 18Food on Demand2026 Gig Mobility Report Shows Trends Shaping The Gig Economy
Mar 18Finnhub News (DASH)Fees Are Rising Much Faster Than Gig Worker Pay—Here Are The Top-Paying Apps

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