Recent data indicates that the number of people working with these platforms has grown, too.
During the Covid pandemic, newer, digital-first work platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats surged in popularity as millions sheltered at home and turned to online delivery. Recent data indicates that the number of people working with these platforms has grown, too. A paper published by the University of Chicagoin May that tracked earnings through tax filings found that the number of people who report income from platform-based gig work to the IRS has exploded in recent years from just over one millionworkers to nearly five million — a clear indication of just how many more people use tech platforms to help earn a living.