<![CDATA[This study analyzes the economic resilience of female online motorcycle taxi drivers in meeting family needs in Medan City, focusing on income uncertainty, adaptation strategies, and the role of these strategies in building resilience. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with purposive selection of informants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, non-participatory field observations, and documentation with 25 female motorcycle taxi drivers as primary informants and one representative from Gojek North Sumatra as a supporting informant. The analysis followed the interactive model of Miles et al. with the assistance of NVivo 15. The results showed that income uncertainty was related to order fluctuations and dependence on app-based work systems, limited work capacity and operational costs, and the pressure of family economic obligations. Informants responded to these conditions by managing income and adjusting consumption, organizing work time and patterns, diversifying income and utilizing available resources. These strategies helped families maintain basic functions, withstand economic and psychological pressures, restore control over economic decisions, and restructure livelihoods. This resilience is fragile because families still rely on daily income, have limited financial reserves, carry debt, and face health risks, accidents, and the burden of caring for their families. This research recommends strengthening employment protection, social security, secure financing, business development, and support for drivers' families and communities.]]>
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