Gig workers split on who’s to blame for how Seattle’s ‘PayUp’ law played out

Some gig workers support the law requiring companies pay them more but said it’s not being handled properly.

SEATTLE — Gig workers in favor of Seattle’s new PayUp legislation gathered to show their support for the new law on Thursday. 

The law requires companies to pay app-based delivery drivers more, but in the weeks since taking effect, many feel as though it has backfired.

Both sides appear to agree that the app-based delivery model is not working. Where they disagree is on who’s to blame.

“We’re going to have to wait it out and we’re going to have to do the best

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