Let’s be honest: being filmed while you work is a little Black Mirror. But so is the fact that I talk to my smart speaker like it’s a bartender. Privacy fears are real, but companies argue it’s for safety—and fewer broken Amazon boxes.
Here’s a shocking fact: according to the National Safety Council, delivery drivers are 11 times more likely to die on the job than the average worker. So these cameras might actually save lives. That’s a lot more important than your sour cream and onion chips arriving un-smashed.
So next time you see a delivery van, wave at the camera. Maybe even hold up a sign that says “You’re doing great.” Because in the brave new world of driver cameras, we’re all on candid camera—and at least now your tub of ice cream has a witness protection program.
Just remember: if your driver starts narrating their actions like a nature documentary, be kind. They’re adapting. We all are.
