1. Channel: Delivery

Instacart Shoppers Say the Highest-Earning Orders Are Getting More Extreme, With Demands Like 72-Mile Drives

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Instacart shoppers are reporting that the highest-earning orders on the app have become more extreme, requiring them to shop for hundreds of items or drive over an hour to deliver the goods. This change comes after Instacart cut base pay for its shoppers last month, reducing the minimum pay from $7 to $4 per order….

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