Amazon enters 'gig economy' with Uber-for-packages service

Would-be delivery drivers can use their car and phone to deliver parcels for Amazon Flex

Amazon has made its first serious foray into the so-called "gig economy", advertising for part-time delivery drivers in Seattle as part of a programme called "Amazon Flex".

The drivers, who will be delivering packages ordered through its same-hour delivery product Amazon Prime Now, will be paid between $18-$25 an hour to work for the company, but they have to provide their own car and Android phone.