Recently, there have been various occasions in the Florida where delivery app workers have been shot or injured while making deliveries, which has frightened many gig workers across the country. The ride share and food delivery companies claim that these violent instances are very rare, however, some app-based workers have expressed increased concerns regarding their safety as a result. In particular, gig workers of color have described safety fears working deliveries and other online services. According to data from the US Bureaus of Labor Statistics, delivery and ride-hailing are among the deadliest occupations in the country due to the traffic accidents and assault risks.
See "US gig workers fear for their safety at work amongst increase in violence against various delivery workers in Florida ", Alexandra Olsen and Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press, May 3, 2023