About this episode

Gideon Joubert discusses the challenges and realities faced by delivery riders in the gig economy.

Uber Eats rider Gideon Joubert, better known as Mister Deliver on social media, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the challenges facing delivery riders, from road safety concerns to the pressure of earning a living in the growing gig economy. Gideon, who has been a delivery rider for two years, admits that some riders take dangerous risks on the roads, but says the pressure to maximise earnings can influence behaviour. He explains how delivery payments work, with some trips paying as little as R8 or R9, and why riders sometimes feel compelled to take on more orders. Gideon also shares how he uses a GoPro camera and his Mister Deliver social media channels to document unsafe riding behaviour, educate fellow riders and highlight the realities of the job.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am…

People in this episode

Host: Lester Kiewit

Guest: Gideon Joubert

Topics covered

• delivery riders
• gig economy
• road safety
• earning challenges
• social media

Keywords

• delivery riders
• Uber Eats
• gig economy
• road safety
• GoPro
• Mister Deliver

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Uber Eats, CapeTalk

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