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

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 its groceries delivered to customers’ doors in as little as 20 minutes. We want more and more people to enjoy the quality and taste of Waitrose products as and when they want it James Bailey, Waitrose Uber Eats has seen bookings from supermarkets increase by almost 60% in the first quarter of the year compared to last year. Our partnership is the ultimate in modern day food shopping, combining the benefits of technology, convenience and speed with premium quality and huge product choice Alex Troughton, Uber Eats UK “On-demand grocery shopping continues to grow in popularity with our customers and partnering with Uber Eats means we have even more flexibility to be there for them whenever they need us.” Alex Troughton, head of commerce at Uber Eats UK, said: “We are delighted that Waitrose is joining the Uber Eats platform across the UK from today. “It is the latest step in Uber Eats’ mission to help customers get anything they want, in a matter of minutes, at the touch of a button.” The partnership is additional to Waitrose’s current operation with Deliveroo.