https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bvg5n4/drivers-feel-abandoned-by-uber-and-lyft-as-coronavirus-pandemic-emerges

There have been countless warnings about how the continued spread of the coronavirus and the disease it causes, Covid-19, could dramatically affect daily life—shattering the stock market, changing our politics, and even disrupting typical patterns of employment. But what about gig workers, who are expected to always be on-call, and aren’t considered employees by their bosses?

Across popular Uber forums and subreddits, drivers are anticipating a driver shortage that will be profitable for them—if they’re willing to take on the risk. If they depend on their gig economy work to pay rent, they may not have another choice.