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Uber Eats rolls out eco-packaging trial in central London
Uber Eats rolls out eco-packaging trial in central London
Uber Eats customers in central London will be given the option to order takeaways in reusable and returnable containers in an eco-friendly trial. The drive, designed to reduce single-use packaging, comes into effect on... Read more...
Gopuff and Pooch & Mutt Join Cheddar to Deliver Up to 20% Cashback
Gopuff and Pooch & Mutt Join Cheddar to Deliver Up to 20% Cashback
Gopuff and Pooch & Mutt Join Cheddar to Deliver Up to 20% Cashback Cashback and payments app, Cheddar, announces two new retail partnerships with on-demand delivery service Gopuff, and online healthy... Read more...
Gig economy gets a shot in the arm as Coles' deal with Uber Eats
Gig economy gets a shot in the arm as Coles' deal with Uber Eats
Gig economy gets a shot in the arm as Coles' deal with Uber Eats sees drivers pick-and-pack groceries for home delivery - days after MilkRun's sudden collapse One of Australia's... Read more...
Getir, the $12B instant delivery start-up, plans to axe 14% of staff globally and cut aggressive expansion plans
Getir, the $12B instant delivery start-up, plans to axe 14% of staff globally and cut aggressive expansion plans
It continues to be a very rough week for e-commerce companies in Europe. In the latest development, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed that Getir — the $12 billion quick commerce upstart that provides grocery... Read more...
Gopuff tops list of highest earning rapid grocery delivery firms
Gopuff tops list of highest earning rapid grocery delivery firms
A study conducted by Sortlist has revealed Gopuff as the highest earning quick commerce player, beating more established figures including Uber Eats to the top spot. The study calculated the app’s... Read more...
Deliveroo vs Just Eat vs Uber Eats: UK delivery apps compared
Deliveroo vs Just Eat vs Uber Eats: UK delivery apps compared
If you want a delicious meal delivered straight to your door, which service are you best off with? Readers like you help support Pocket-lint. When you make a purchase using... Read more...
Just Eat announces plans to slash 1,700 delivery driver jobs after launching big budget ads with stars including Snoop Dogg and Katy Perry - amid slowdown in takeaways after end of Covid lockdowns
Just Eat announces plans to slash 1,700 delivery driver jobs after launching big budget ads with stars including Snoop Dogg and Katy Perry - amid slowdown in takeaways after end of Covid lockdowns
The Anglo-Dutch firm said the cuts are part of an overhaul designed to improve efficiency as its seeks to reduce costs. It comes after the takeaway firm has launched big... Read more...
Deliveroo has served up its last supper. What now for the delivery industry?
Deliveroo has served up its last supper. What now for the delivery industry?
Experts are calling for a base protection of rights for gig economy workers. Deliveroo drivers say they're concerned about their job security after the company announced they would be shutting... Read more...
Singapore has called for fintechs to provide stronger safety support for their staff, but globally, gig economy workers are often let down by the banking sector.
Singapore has called for fintechs to provide stronger safety support for their staff, but globally, gig economy workers are often let down by the banking sector.
New regulations in Singapore will mean some of Asia’s largest fintechs will have to comply with stricter new rules on supporting their gig economy staff. But across the industry worldwide,... Read more...
Return to 'gig economy' highlights issues with delivery shares
Return to 'gig economy' highlights issues with delivery shares
Employment practices at the food delivery technology companies are once again being called into question after Just Eat (JET) confirmed it was laying off 1,700 delivery workers in the UK and going back to... Read more...
Pay instability linked to insomnia, headaches and stomach problems
Pay instability linked to insomnia, headaches and stomach problems
Workers who report more precariousness and instability in their income are more likely to experience insomnia, headaches, and stomach issues, according to research from a business school. The study, conducted... Read more...
New protections | Seattle's new law is a landmark case for the gig economy
New protections | Seattle's new law is a landmark case for the gig economy
In July of 2020, in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers in Seattle passed a landmark piece of legislation protecting gig economy workers from companies such as DoorDash, Uber... Read more...