It might pay less than minimum wage - but will the drivers actually do the math? I think that a solid portion of workers will accept significantly higher costs

It might pay less than minimum wage - but will the drivers actually do the math? I think that a solid portion of workers will accept significantly higher costs in exchange for slightly higher income, even if they come out worse. Lots of people will just look at the paycheck and won't think about their gas bill or how much time they actually spent. Plus, one hour making $30 lets people rationalize 20 hours making $5/hr. That's how gambling works. Add on the ability to "be your own boss," work when you want and start earning immediately, and I think people will keep doing delivery work even if the pay is shit.