Whizz Co-Founder Warns Trump’s Chicago Crackdown Scares Delivery Workers

Whizz co-founder says Trump’s Chicago crackdown is scaring delivery workers off the streets, hurting gig economy growth.
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Whizz Co-Founder Warns Trump’s Chicago Crackdown Scares Delivery Workers
Whizz Co-Founder Says Trump’s Chicago Crackdown Is Scaring Delivery Workers Off The Streets A chilling video of a food delivery worker sprinting across a Chicago bridge on his e-bike—while armed federal agents chase him—has gone viral. For many, the footage highlights the fear gripping gig workers under President Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown. Image Credits:Whizz Whizz co-founder Mike Peregudov says the video perfectly illustrates why food delivery workers are abandoning Chicago streets. In his words, “It has become way harder to deliver a food order in the city.” Why Delivery Workers Are Leaving Chicago According to Peregudov, delivery workers are increasingly worried about being stopped or detained by federal agents. The growing presence of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and other agencies has created a climate of fear. Whizz’s internal data backs this up. Peregudov revealed that the company’s Chicago fleet has stopped growing…