Being a Bicycle Delivery Rider: Passion or Exploitation?

In recent years, takeaway delivery has exploded, in a context where consumer practices are changing, last-mile logistics are being reorganized, and environmental issues are growing. Many freelance delivery riders have jumped on the bandwagon, employed by large companies such as Deliveroo, Uber Eats or Stuart. The Mobile Lives Forum wanted to understand who these delivery riders are and what their experiences are in this mobile business, divided between the attractiveness of an outdoor activity with a great deal of autonomy and flexibility, and pressure from employers to meet efficiency requirements.