Caviar will now cover medical bills for delivery drivers injured on the job

One of the many issues with with the "gig economy" is that these temporary workers don't receive the benefits of real employees, depressing their earnings and putting them in a difficult position when it comes to things to health insurance. Today, the food delivery service Caviar is addressing at least one of those fronts, by offering accident insurance to all drivers, so long as they're actively picking up or delivering an order. All drivers are covered, and there's no cost to be included.

Uber, Lyft, and other part-time driving platforms offer a degree of insurance, but their insurance is generally meant to protect the driver's car, or some other party in an accident — not the working driver. Caviar's insurance stands out by offering a...

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