A JPMorgan Chase report that was recently released found that about 1 out of every 5 gig workers collected unemployment benefits at the height of the pandemic. Drivers that worked for what the report referred to as “online platforms” include services like ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft and food delivery services such as […]
New California Law Requires Delivery Platforms to Disclose Fees and Give Workers Tips
California has passed a new law, the first of its kind, that’ll require food-delivery apps like DoorDash Uber Eats and Grubhub, to be more transparent. More specifically, the bill, AB 286, which was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, will require delivery app platforms such as DoorDash Uber Eats and Grubhub to […]
Uber Could Post Profits for First Time
Rideshare giant Uber said it could be profitable on an adjusted basis this quarter for the first time since its inception 12 years ago. This projected milestone comes earlier than originally predicted as digital food orders through Uber Eats have skyrocketed and rideshare requests start to rebound from pandemic lows. Over the past couple of […]
DoorDash Gets Into Alcohol Delivery Market
On Monday, food delivery giant DoorDash announced that it’s now selling alcohol through its app. This move will help DoorDash compete with competitors like Grubhub, Shipt and Uber Eats, which already deliver alcohol in select markets. To start, the company plans to offer wine, beer, and spirit delivery in 20 U.S. states, the District of […]
DoorDash Sues New York City Over Rights to Consumer Data
DoorDash has launched a lawsuit against New York City due to a new law the city has passed, which requires delivery platforms to share customer data with restaurants. This lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal squabbles between delivery platforms and local government. Last week, DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats filed a lawsuit […]
DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats Move Forward With Lawsuit New York Over Fee Caps
A trio of delivery giants including DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats, are suing New York City after passing legislation to implement a permanent cap on fees that the platforms can charge restaurants. DoorDash got the process rolling when it filed the lawsuit in federal court this past Thursday in New York. Collectively, the companies argue […]