> I don't really get how people can live off of it

one google later...

https://thisonlineworld.com/living-off-doordash/

but also, is salary my job as a consumer to ensure? Shouldn't the driver decide that if they're seeing if this side gig is worth it? If most of don't think it is, wouldn't they quit (they did where I live and now delivery is 40% more expensive)