In this episode of Living on Logged-In Gigs, part of the Building Bytes series, John Kumeke, a veteran online driver, talks about his over 10 years on the road in Tema.
Through Uber and Bolt, John reveals the raw realities of platform work: endless hours under algorithm pressure, skyrocketing fuel costs against unpredictable income, the daily battle to maintain perfect ratings, and the thin line between “being your own boss” and outright exploitation.
It’s an intimate, unflinching look at what it really takes to earn a living when the app dictates the rules.
A Building Bytes production by Insights Lab, with production support from Hubtel Academy.
Season Theme: Ghana Tech Rising 2057 — Following the people, technologies, and companies shaping the future of Ghana’s tech ecosystem.
