[ad_1] Uber’s grip on the US takeout market just got a lot tighter after the company agreed to buy Postmates for $2.65 billion. Rumors about a deal were bubbling overnight, saying that Uber was on the prowl for a company to buy after missing out on GrubHub. The all-stock deal will see Postmates join the […]
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Uber is reportedly trying to buy Postmates
[ad_1] It’s no secret as to why Uber might want to buy Postmates. This would expand its food deliveries and help offset tanking demand for its core ridesharing business. It would also counter Just Eat’s acquisition of GrubHub. We’d add that the two companies are political allies — both are trying to thwart California’s gig […]
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 […]
Uber will require riders and drivers to wear face masks starting May 18th
[ad_1] Uber plans to maintain the policy until the end of June, at which point it will reassess the situation. The company is also quick to note the new checklist feature won’t compare the selfie drivers and delivery people take against the company’s existing photo database. It also won’t process any biometric information. In addition […]
Uber’s 1-800 number now also takes Eats delivery orders
[ad_1] Uber is giving people the ability to order Eats deliveries without having to use the app. Its experimental 1-833-USE-UBER number can now also take Eats orders in order to serve more people who have to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Uber expanded the number’s use with the elderly who don’t have […]
Food delivery apps, the pandemic and finding a new normal
[ad_1] The result is that many of us — restaurants and consumers alike — are now relying on third-party delivery services like GrubHub and Caviar, which are changing their practices to accommodate the new normal. DoorDash, which also owns Caviar, has implemented no-contact delivery: Delivery people pick up and drop off packages without interacting face […]
Uber encourages drivers in the US to do food delivery
[ad_1] The ride-hailing giant started sending out notifications to drivers — even those who’ve never done an Uber Eats delivery in the past — in over a dozen US cities experiencing an increase in demand for deliveries. It plans to send the same message to more cities in the coming weeks, though, depending on demand. […]
Uber expects to be profitable by the end of 2020
[ad_1] In 2019, Uber lost a whopping $8.5 billion, though nearly half of that ($4.6 billion) includes stock-based compensation expenses related to the company’s IPO. Meanwhile, both trips and gross bookings increased by just over 30 percent compared to 2018, and the company’s revenue reached $14.1 billion. Uber expects earnings in the beginning of 2020 […]
Uber Eats’ delivery drone is a VTOL speedster
[ad_1] The drone won’t be landing on your yard with your food in tow. After a restaurant loads the machine with your order, it’ll fly to a drop-off point where an Uber driver will be taking over the delivery process. Uber’s Elevate Cloud Systems, its airspace management system, will be tracking the drone and notifying […]
Uber Eats test offers cooking classes and dining experiences
[ad_1] A company spokesperson didn’t elaborate on the test feature when asked, only telling Forbes that Uber is “always thinking about new ways to enhance the Eats experience.” While Moments is still just an extremely limited experimental feature, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi did say that the company “want[s] to be the operating system of your […]