[ad_1] Postmates pioneered food delivery in 2011, but is a distant fourth in the US market to DoorDash, GrubHub and Uber’s own Eats services. Together, however, Uber Eats and Postmates will be second in the market after DoorDash, which still holds a large lead. uber is buying postmates. as a part-time courier who works for […]
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Food apps in Chicago will soon show the premium you pay for delivery
[ad_1] The policy comes as restaurants across the US and much of the world struggle to stay in business. In most instances, even depending on deliveries to offset not being able to serve diners in their own spaces, some restaurants have closed permanently. Unsurprisingly, the companies the policy targets aren’t fans. “We support policy and […]
UK watchdog ‘provisionally’ clears Amazon investment in Deliveroo
[ad_1] The CMA launched a second, more through investigation into the deal last December. Since then, the coronavirus pandemic has swept across the globe and made it impossible for many cafes and restaurants to operate. That, in turn, has affected companies like Deliveroo, which needs local businesses to drive customer orders and, by extension, revenue. […]
Yelp is adding a ‘contact-free’ delivery option to its apps
[ad_1] In addition, Yelp is committing $25 million to help small restaurants and bars that are struggling financially due to the public’s social distancing. The funding will come “primarily” in the form of free advertising, products and services, however, rather than pure cash. Yelp said it will give restaurants with delivery or takeout options $100 […]
Grubhub waives fees for independent restaurants impacted by COVID-19
[ad_1] Today, the company announced that it is temporarily suspending its commission fees (up to $100 million) for independent restaurants nationwide. According to CNBC, those restaurants sometimes pay commission fees as high as 30 percent on orders delivered by third-party companies like Grubhub. It makes sense from a business perspective. Independent restaurants drive more than […]
UK regulator opens probe into Amazon’s Deliveroo stake
[ad_1] Amazon has failed to address our initial concerns that their investment in Deliveroo could be bad for customers, restaurants and grocers. The deal will now be referred for an in depth, Phase 2, investigation. Find out more: https://t.co/tvRHjmfPFm pic.twitter.com/JqJQVahx00 — Competition & Markets Authority (@CMAgovUK) December 27, 2019 After its own takeout and delivery […]
UK regulator forces Amazon to put its Deliveroo plans on ice
[ad_1] The UK watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), raised concerns this week that Amazon and Deliveroo had “ceased to be distinct” or that they could merge in the future. This would reduce customer choice in the market, which gives the CMA grounds to intervene in the business relationship. It issued an initial enforcement […]
Postmates cuts its delivery fee if you join a group order
[ad_1] Postmate’s delivery fee ranges from $3.99 to $5.99, so omitting it could be a powerful driver for those who see the surcharge as a wasteful expense. Drivers with multiple orders could mean longer waits, but some may see the savings as worth the inconvenience. It’s unclear how omitting the delivery fee will impact Postmate […]