Amazon Gig Deliveryman Gets Shot Multiple Times, Raises Questions Over Amazon's Policies
A carjacker shot an Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) gig deliveryman, multiple times injuring him while delivering packages in Chicago, Bloomberg reports.
The victim, George Hunt, insisted Amazon notify the gig drivers in advance about the vicinities they will be delivering to decide if $30 an hour is worth the risk.
Amazon instead penalizes drivers for declining routes.
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Hunt looks to visit Washington to speak with any lawmaker once he recovers.
The attack marked the third and most extreme incident affecting Chicago contract delivery drivers over two days in February.
Vehicular hijackings in Chicago jumped 30% in 2021 year-on-year.
New York, Philadelphia, and New Orleans are among other big cities that have reported a rise in carjackings.
DoorDash Inc (NYSE: DASH) does not disclose the specific delivery address until the order is accepted. Lyft Inc (NASDAQ: LYFT) cannot access a passenger’s destination before accepting a trip.
Price Action: AMZN shares traded higher by 0.37% at $2,947.22 on the last check Friday.
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