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I'm a little confused even after reading the article. What drivers does this refer to? Package delivery drivers? How does one go about tipping said drivers outs

I'm a little confused even after reading the article. What drivers does this refer to? Package delivery drivers? How does one go about tipping said drivers outside of handing them physical money? It's nothing I've ever seen on Amazon.

redwall_hp 6y ago
Packages and groceries. I've never seen one, because it's more common in more densely populated areas. Basically, they're cutting costs by avoiding UPS and FedEx when they can, using a quasi-Uber model The earnings details are in the FAQ: https://flex.amazon.com/faq https://flex.amazon.com/faq It does seem fairer than DoorDash and Uber, since there's a guaranteed minimum hourly rate, though you're still on the hook for self-employmenmt tax and vehicular depreciation.
- ilaksh 6y ago
  Except it wasn't fair at all, because they stole the tips. And no, steal is not hyperbole here.
  - ratsmack 6y ago
    >And no, steal is not hyperbole here. I thought theft was a crime... shouldn't the DOJ be prosecuting something here?
    - ilaksh 6y ago
      Worker exploitation has some degree of legal protection since it's intrinsic to our culture. I think that shouldn't be the case but the fact that these people don't go to jail proves it in my mind.
- willxinc 6y ago
  I think my deliveries are made by Amazon directly in most cases, and I've never seen an option to tip. Only time I've seen it is for Amazon Fresh orders.