Forced to work in old age: a study of elderly online drivers

Forced to work in old age: a study of elderly online drivers

Haening Ratna Sumiar, S.Psi, M.Sc., Andi Adnan, S.Sos, Rahmad Indrawan Manopo, S.A.P, M. Wahyu Agani, S.IP., Much Faisal Syahputra

 

This research aimed to understand the working conditions and work motivation of elderly online drivers. At least 15 elderly online drivers participated in this research. The results of our research show that all elderly online drivers still have dependents (wife and children) who need to be supported. So financial motivation is the main reason they become online drivers. Apart from that, inadequate working conditions, including control of algorithms and low wages, increase their vulnerability as elderly online drivers. However, the flexibility of time and ease of requirements to become an online drivers are advantages in this sector.