We tried UberEATs, the Uber food delivery service going head to head with Deliveroo
8 years, 9 months ago

We tried UberEATs, the Uber food delivery service going head to head with Deliveroo

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. UberEATS tell us it allows users to order food from 150 restaurants including frozen yoghurt chain Snog, Lebanese restaurant Comptoir Libanais, Vietnamese street food restaurant Pho and La Bodega Negra, a Soho-based Mexican restaurant. open image in gallery Theodor, Uber’s delivery man and an MA student in architecture, told the Independent that he used to work for Deliveroo but he is much happier doing deliveries for UberEATS. Dan Warne, managing director at UK and IE Deliveroo told the Independent the entrance of new competitors into the market shows that there’s huge demand for new approaches to food delivery in the UK. “Being able to customise your order and the lack of a minimum order requirement, as well as the 30 minute delivery offer are ones I would particularly highlight,” a spokesperson for Uber told the Independent.

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Uber Eats bows down to union pressure and will payroll riders
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Uber Eats bows down to union pressure and will payroll riders

Dutch News  

Food delivery firm Uber Eats is to stop using freelancers from next year and will instead hire in its riders via a staffing agency, the Telegraaf reported on Wednesday. Uber Eats was the last meal delivery firm in the country to still use self-employed riders but has been experimenting with temp agencies Randstad and Adecco for several months, the paper …

Brooklyn Beckham launches pop-up restaurant in London
1 year, 2 months ago

Brooklyn Beckham launches pop-up restaurant in London

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Beckham said his grandmother’s English breakfast sandwich is his ‘favourite’ …

DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub all go down causing takeout panic across the US
1 year, 7 months ago

DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub all go down causing takeout panic across the US

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The popular food delivery …

Waitrose partners with Uber Eats to achieve as little as 20-minute delivery
1 year, 8 months ago

Waitrose partners with Uber Eats to achieve as little as 20-minute delivery

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Waitrose has launched a partnership with Uber Eats to have …

Just Eat will slash 1,700 delivery driver jobs
2 years ago

Just Eat will slash 1,700 delivery driver jobs

Daily Mail  

Just Eat has today announced plans to axe around 1,700 delivery driver jobs - the vast majority of them understood to be in the UK - after a slowdown in takeaway demand following the end of the Covid lockdown. It comes after the takeaway firm has launched big budget ads with stars such as Snoop Dogg and Katy Perry, both …

Deliveroo takes to the high street with New Oxford Street store
2 years, 5 months ago

Deliveroo takes to the high street with New Oxford Street store

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Deliveroo has opened its first …

Just Eat's British customers make 58 million more orders
3 years, 7 months ago

Just Eat's British customers make 58 million more orders

Daily Mail  

UK customers made 58 million more orders on Just Eat in the first half of the year after the group struck new partnerships with multiple prominent brands, including Starbucks and Costa Coffee. Its orders jumped by 76 per cent to 135 million in the UK as more consumers were encouraged to order their meals online due to harsh lockdown restrictions …

Uber Gobbles Up Postmates In $2.65 Billion Bet On Food Delivery
4 years, 8 months ago

Uber Gobbles Up Postmates In $2.65 Billion Bet On Food Delivery

NPR  

Uber Gobbles Up Postmates In $2.65 Billion Bet On Food Delivery Enlarge this image toggle caption Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images Uber is buying the delivery app Postmates, bolstering its food-delivery business at a time when few people are hailing rides. Sponsor Message In contrast, orders for its Uber Eats food delivery service doubled during the same three-month period. …

Home Food Over Takeaway? Online Meal Delivery Firms Knocked Off Course Due to Virus Around the World
4 years, 11 months ago

Home Food Over Takeaway? Online Meal Delivery Firms Knocked Off Course Due to Virus Around the World

News 18  

The lockdown of millions of people at home across the globe due to the coronavirus should have been the perfect recipe for success for the burgeoning online meal delivery market. An Uber spokesman said the impact of the virus had varied widely across Europe, but it had seen big increases in restaurants and shops signing up to its app. “New …

As Restaurants Across The Country Close Their Doors, Deliveries Pick Up
5 years ago

As Restaurants Across The Country Close Their Doors, Deliveries Pick Up

NPR  

As Restaurants Across The Country Close Their Doors, Deliveries Pick Up Enlarge this image toggle caption Isabella Gomez Sarmiento/NPR Isabella Gomez Sarmiento/NPR On a typical sunny spring afternoon, the outdoor seating of Atlanta's Krog Street Market would usually be packed. "In the last two hours, I've done about 15 deliveries, which is more than normal," says Raymond Neville, who's been …

Meal delivery services Uber Eats and Deliveroo doubled businesses in Australia
5 years, 1 month ago

Meal delivery services Uber Eats and Deliveroo doubled businesses in Australia

Daily Mail  

Food delivery services have doubled their businesses in the last 18 months as four million Australians are choosing to order in instead of leaving the house. One fifth of Australians are using delivery services such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo Research by Roy Morgan found that within the last 18 months food delivery services had doubled their businesses Research by …

Uber Eats focusses on aggressive expansion in India
5 years, 4 months ago

Uber Eats focusses on aggressive expansion in India

India TV News  

Uber Eats, the food delivery unit of Uber, on Friday said it is focussing aggressively on expanding its presence in India, a market that is expected to become a USD 15 billion opportunity over the next few years. India is fundamental to Uber's growth and we have a stable and massive rides business and we don't see a reason why …

Uber Eats launches in-app allergy notifications worldwide
5 years, 5 months ago

Uber Eats launches in-app allergy notifications worldwide

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People who suffer from food allergies will now be able …

Just Eat in £9bn merger with Takeaway.com to create global food delivery giant
5 years, 7 months ago

Just Eat in £9bn merger with Takeaway.com to create global food delivery giant

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Just Eat has announced plans …

Just Eat and Takeaway.com team up to fight Uber and Amazon in Europe
5 years, 7 months ago

Just Eat and Takeaway.com team up to fight Uber and Amazon in Europe

CNN  

London CNN Business — Just Eat and Takeaway.com want to join forces to fight Uber Eats and Amazon in Europe’s crowded food delivery market. Dutch company Takeaway.com said on Monday it had reached a preliminary agreement to merge with London’s Just Eat in an all-share deal that would create a new company, Just Eat Takeaway.com. The combination could give a …

Amazon’s Deliveroo investment just ran into trouble with UK regulators
5 years, 8 months ago

Amazon’s Deliveroo investment just ran into trouble with UK regulators

CNN  

London CNN Business — UK regulators have ordered Amazon to pause its investment in UK food delivery startup Deliveroo while they consider whether the deal amounts to a takeover. Amazon led a $575 million investment in the startup in May, and has since signaled that the company could become a key part of its food delivery ambitions. “We believe this …

Uber Eats allowed deliveries from fake restaurant man set up in front garden
5 years, 8 months ago

Uber Eats allowed deliveries from fake restaurant man set up in front garden

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Uber Eats agreed to do deliveries from a man cooking …

Uber Eats getting embedded into main app: Report
5 years, 9 months ago

Uber Eats getting embedded into main app: Report

Live Mint  

San Francisco: Ride-hailing major Uber has embedded the web version of its food delivery app — Uber Eats — into the main application in select markets. "We're rolling out a new way to order Eats directly in the Uber app on Android," an Uber spokesperson was quoted as saying by the TechCruch on Wednesday. San Francisco-based Uber had more than …

Not so fast: Some restaurants resist third-party delivery
6 years, 1 month ago

Not so fast: Some restaurants resist third-party delivery

Associated Press  

Food delivery services like Uber Eats and Grubhub are taking off like a rocket. This week, Jimmy John’s sandwich chain launched a national ad campaign promising never to use third-party delivery. Jimmy John’s says its own drivers — which number around 45,000 at its 2,800 U.S. restaurants — can best ensure fast, quality service. Others besides Jimmy John’s have rejected …

With Uber Eats’ fast growth comes potential for profit
6 years, 4 months ago

With Uber Eats’ fast growth comes potential for profit

Live Mint  

San Francisco: In three years, the Uber Eats restaurant food delivery service has grown from an experiment to serving much of the U.S. and major cities worldwide. Jason Droege, an Uber vice president who leads Uber Everything, the unit that explores how to build new businesses off the Uber network, says Eats is growing as fast as the ride-hailing service …

Uber Eats forays into virtual restaurants with CCD
6 years, 4 months ago

Uber Eats forays into virtual restaurants with CCD

Live Mint  

Uber Eats, the online food delivery service owned by Uber Technologies Inc., would foray into virtual restaurants in partnership with the Càfe Coffee Day chain in India, the two companies said on Friday. A recent entrant in the Indian food delivery segment, Uber Eats launched virtual restaurants in early 2016 and quickly expanded to over 10 cities, according to a …

CHOICE puts Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Menulog to the test
6 years, 5 months ago

CHOICE puts Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Menulog to the test

Daily Mail  

Ordering a favourite meal online is a service that more and more Australians are turning to for convenience and comfort. How Deliveroo pays its couriers: Deliveroo couriers get $3.50 per pick-up, $1.80 per delivery, plus a variable fee based on a combination of distance and time CHOICE claim a Menulog delivery arrived 15 minutes later than expected but the service …

Uber Eats and Deliveroo riders to strike alongside McDonald's, Wetherspoons and TGI Fridays employees
6 years, 5 months ago

Uber Eats and Deliveroo riders to strike alongside McDonald's, Wetherspoons and TGI Fridays employees

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This is only the beginning, we will keep fighting …

Uber to offer food delivery by drone in under 30 minutes
6 years, 10 months ago

Uber to offer food delivery by drone in under 30 minutes

Live Mint  

San Francisco: Uber Technologies Inc. plans to deliver food by drone in San Diego as part of a wide-reaching commercial test program approved by the federal government on Wednesday, said Dara Khosrowshahi, the chief executive officer. The US transportation department said it chose 10 state, local and tribal governments and a handful of companies, including Alphabet Inc., FedEx Corp., Intel …

Food delivery firms step up discounts to grow market
6 years, 10 months ago

Food delivery firms step up discounts to grow market

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Cash-rich online food delivery companies have raised discounts and cut delivery charges to win market share in an increasingly competitive market, analysts and industry experts said. According to Sreedhar Prasad, partner at KPMG Advisory, whenever a new restaurants lists on food delivery platforms, discounts are more out of the restaurant’s need to acquire customers. Food delivery app users feel …

Uber Eats plans foray into more towns and cities
6 years, 10 months ago

Uber Eats plans foray into more towns and cities

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Uber Eats, the online food delivery service owned by Uber Technologies Inc., is growing at 50% month-on-month in India, a top executive said, revealing plans to expand into more tier II and non-metro cities. Bhavik Rathod, head of Uber Eats in India, said in an interview that the delivery platform currently has more than 12,000 restaurants with at least …

Uber Eats imposes 'unfair contracts' and ruins deliveries, restaurateurs allege
6 years, 11 months ago

Uber Eats imposes 'unfair contracts' and ruins deliveries, restaurateurs allege

ABC  

There's no doubt that consumers enjoy the convenience of food delivery — it's estimated Australians spend $2.6 billion on it each year. Despite Uber denying it does "deliveries" in legal documents, several posts on its website tell a different story: "Download the Uber Eats app, find what you're craving, and we'll delivery directly to you." An Uber Eats account manager …

Uber Eats to enter Jaipur, Kochi
7 years, 1 month ago

Uber Eats to enter Jaipur, Kochi

ABP News  

New Delhi, Feb 8 : The on demand food delivery app from Uber, Uber Eats is all set to launch in Jaipur and Kochi later this month, the company said on Thursday. Since its launch in May 2017, Uber Eats has expanded to one city every month and with the addition of Jaipur and Kochi, the service will be present …

Uber Eats continues expansion spree with Pune launch
7 years, 2 months ago

Uber Eats continues expansion spree with Pune launch

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 5 : Uber Eats, an on-demand food delivery app was rolled out in Pune, bringing over 300 restaurant partners on board across key neighbourhoods in the city such as Vimannagar, Kalyaninagar, Koregaon Park and Sangamwadi. "Our aim is to help Puneites discover great food for their everyday practical eating needs through our restaurant partners and the Uber …

London council threatens crackdown on restaurants using food delivery apps
7 years, 3 months ago

London council threatens crackdown on restaurants using food delivery apps

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A London council is threatening …

Fears UberEATS, Deliveroo will lead to restaurant delivery food price rises in Perth
7 years, 4 months ago

Fears UberEATS, Deliveroo will lead to restaurant delivery food price rises in Perth

ABC  

When UberEATS approached Oscar Boyne to sign up his North Perth bar and kitchen to the online food delivery service he crunched the numbers, but just could not make it add up. The Australian Hotels Association has warned high commissions charged by online food delivery services can artificially push up prices for customers and make the new technology unviable. "There's …

UberEATS app will not be affected by the Uber London taxi ban - McDonald's delivery is safe
7 years, 6 months ago

UberEATS app will not be affected by the Uber London taxi ban - McDonald's delivery is safe

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy UberEATS will not be affected by TfL’s decision to revoke Uber’s operating licence …

UberEats to enter India's food delivery space in Q2 2017: Report
7 years, 11 months ago

UberEats to enter India's food delivery space in Q2 2017: Report

Firstpost  

UberEats will start with just one city at first and will scale to a total of six cities by the end of the year. While cab aggregator Uber has pretty much laid its foundation in India with cab services, it is now ready to venture into something different with UberEats. While the app has been available both in the Play …

Deliveroo rival UberEats to expand across more than 40 UK towns and cities in 2017
7 years, 11 months ago

Deliveroo rival UberEats to expand across more than 40 UK towns and cities in 2017

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy UberEats, the food delivery service …

Uber to bring UberEATS, its food delivery app, to India
8 years, 2 months ago

Uber to bring UberEATS, its food delivery app, to India

Live Mint  

Uber Technologies Inc. will soon launch food delivery service UberEATS in India, the company said in a blog post on Monday. Uber’s entry into the food delivery segment comes at a time when most food start-ups are struggling with poor unit economics, while some have shut shop because of a dearth of funds. Interestingly, Uber’s entry into food delivery in …

After taxi, Uber aims to make it big in the global food delivery market; plans to enter 22 new countries
8 years, 5 months ago

After taxi, Uber aims to make it big in the global food delivery market; plans to enter 22 new countries

Firstpost  

In addition to 6 countries it operates, UberEats is planning to enter at least 22 new countries across the world in the near future Amsterdam: Uber is making an aggressive drive into meal delivery, backed by a wave of staff recruitment, with the U.S. tech heavyweight gearing up to enter at least 22 new countries and take on local rivals. …

UberEats couriers to strike in London over pay dispute
8 years, 6 months ago

UberEats couriers to strike in London over pay dispute

The Independent  

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Uber launches Deliveroo rival UberEATS in London
8 years, 9 months ago

Uber launches Deliveroo rival UberEATS in London

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The app allows users to order food from 150 …

Uber planning to bring Deliveroo competitor UberEATs food delivery service to UK
8 years, 9 months ago

Uber planning to bring Deliveroo competitor UberEATs food delivery service to UK

The Independent  

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Uber plans food delivery service UberEATS in 10 cities
9 years, 2 months ago

Uber plans food delivery service UberEATS in 10 cities

The Independent  

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UberEATS to launch as a standalone app in some US cities in coming weeks
9 years, 2 months ago

UberEATS to launch as a standalone app in some US cities in coming weeks

Firstpost  

Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc will launch a standalone meal delivery service app, “UberEATS”, in select US cities in the coming weeks, a company spokeswoman said. The UberEATS app, already available for over a month in Toronto, Canada, will launch in 10 cities including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. The company’s UberEATS service, a feature within the Uber ride-hailing …

Uber Says It Can Deliver Food in NYC in 10 Minutes
9 years, 10 months ago

Uber Says It Can Deliver Food in NYC in 10 Minutes

Wired  

Uber will already ferry you just about anywhere you want to go, hook you up with a carpool, help you move, and deliver packages for you. The big difference from other app-based food delivery services is how quickly Uber says it will get you your grub: the company promises to use its mighty network of drivers to deliver your order …

Deliveroo, the online delivery service that brings restaurant food to your door, has raised £16.5m
10 years, 1 month ago

Deliveroo, the online delivery service that brings restaurant food to your door, has raised £16.5m

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A London start-up that delivers …

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