Courtesy: Bonnie Harada
- Many gig delivery workers say pay has fallen on the apps since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
- One Instacart shopper shared her tips for maximizing income.
- She recommends learning to parse orders quickly and buying bags and a wagon to carry large orders.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bonnie Harada, a gig delivery worker in Las Vegas who has completed just over 3,600 orders for Instacart. Business Insider has verified her identity and employment for Instacart. The story has been edited for length and clarity.