Workshy Gen Z finally put in the graft as they turn to Uber and DoorDash for summer jobs
Gen Z is increasingly turning to gig economy jobs, with a notable rise in registrations for apps like Uber and DoorDash this summer. Data shows that workers under 26 are the fastest-growing demographic in this sector, with registrations up 8.4% from last year. This shift indicates a significant change in how young people approach summer employment, favoring flexibility and multiple income streams over traditional jobs.
- ▪Registrations for gig apps among Gen Z workers are up 8.4% compared to last year.
- ▪Daily active users across major gig platforms have increased by 19% year-over-year in Q2 2026.
- ▪Gen Z is not only entering the gig economy but is also using multiple platforms simultaneously for work.
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Jobs Workshy Gen Z finally put in the graft as they turn to Uber and DoorDash for summer jobs By Marissa Matozzo Published May 25, 2026, 11:55 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Think Gen Z is still spending the summer scooping ice cream and begging for shift swaps at a beach snack shack? In reality, they’re more likely to be speed-running your DoorDash order than clocking in anywhere with a manager. New data shows workers under 26 are the most rapidly growing group signing up for gig apps like Uber and DoorDash this summer, according to mobile analytics firm Apptopia. Registrations among Gen Z are up 8.4% compared to last year. Translation: the “summer job” is officially a phone app now.
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