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An ‘Ethical’ Instacart Alternative Is Now Facing Its Own Worker Backlash

Grocery delivery app Dumpling attracts couriers with the promise of full autonomy. Some drivers say it’s not following through.

Photo illustration; Image source: Mike Kemp/Getty Images

When Louise Saler-Reinier started making enough to pay her bills by delivering groceries, she was thrilled. She had previously…

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Jenny Splitter

Jenny Splitter

Writer covering food, Ag, climate + tech. Managing Editor @ SciMoms. Bylines @ OneZero, Forbes, The Washington Post, Popular Mechanics, NY Mag + Mental Floss.

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