Survey: 60% of food delivery riders in S’pore signed up during Covid-19 pandemic

When asked for their motivation for pursuing gig work, 57% cited flexibility as the main draw. — Photo by Singapore Stock Photos on Unsplash

SINGAPORE: About 60% of food delivery riders in Singapore entered the gig economy during the Covid-19 pandemic, a survey by the three major food delivery platforms here has found.

But almost two in three of the 4,200 riders polled said they delivered food only on a part-time basis, with 54% working fewer than 20 hours a week on average, according to the survey released on Tuesday (March 29).