Characterizing the Health and Safety Concerns of U.S. Rideshare Drivers: A Qualitative Pilot Study.
Paola Louzado-FelicianoKaterina M SantiagoKemi OgunsinaHannah E KlingLauren A MurphyNatasha Schaefer SolleAlberto J Caban-MartinezPublished in: Workplace health & safety (2022)
Drivers are forced to extend work hours to support themselves financially, exacerbating their current health concerns and safety risks as it means more time spent working in their sedentary job, compromising their mental and physical health as well as their safety. Occupational health and safety programs geared toward workers in the gig economy are needed.