Walmart spent years growing Spark, its own gig-economy delivery service. But Walmart Spark workers say challenges became clear in 2023.

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Spark, Walmart's gig-worker powered delivery service, faced scrutiny from workers in 2023.

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Former Spark driver sues Walmart, claiming gig drivers should be considered employees

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Walmart Spark delivery drivers are sick of customers asking them to bring deliveries into their homes

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Walmart Spark drivers often get asked to bring groceries inside customers' homes.

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Walmart Spark delivery drivers say they are waiting over an hour to pick up orders — it's the latest sign of trouble for the retailer's delivery business

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Some Walmart Spark gig workers say they wait over an hour to pick up orders.

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Some Walmart delivery drivers are buying their credentials online — letting anyone deliver goods to your door

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Some Walmart delivery drivers bringing groceries to customers' homes aren't who they say they are

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Drivers on Walmart's delivery app Spark say the platform has an issue with people posing under multiple names.

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