Seattle-area gig workers are making higher hourly wages while they’re delivering food for platforms such as Uber Eats and DoorDash following the implementation of a new minimum wage law. But they’re also getting fewer tips, and consumer demand has likely fallen. Those are some takeaways from data provided to GeekWire from Solo, a Seattle-based software startup …
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30-Year-Old Delivery Driver Quits Uber Eats To Start His Own $5 Flat-Fee Delivery Business — ‘Demand Was Dead’
Most people would cringe at the idea of taking on an industry-leading company like Uber Eats. But 30-year-old delivery driver Tony Illes is not your average person. For four years, Illes was a full-time delivery driver for several apps, including Uber Eats. Over that time, he earned a solid living in the growing gig economy, …
With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 894%, dlivrd Ranks No. 16 on Inc. Magazine’s List of Northeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine today revealed that dlivrd is ranked No. 16 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies, based in Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at …
Los Angeles County sues Grubhub over ‘bait and switch’ fees
The county calls for an injunction against alleged deceptive business practices and for Grubhub to pay fines for possible violations of California’s unfair competition and false advertising laws. Dive Brief: Dive Insight: LA County alleges the company was showing consumers advertisements that promised free online ordering before charging them fees at checkout. Grubhub said in a statement emailed …
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What does a service fee ban mean for California diners? Expect that $39 chicken to cost $49
Coming this summer is a new state law that bans unadvertised service fees, surcharges and other additional costs that are added to the end of a bill for meals or delivery service. On July 1, Senate Bill 478, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in October, is set to prohibit “junk fees” across a …
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson ‘very worried’ about fallout from food delivery shake-up
A controversial new minimum wage law for gig workers in Seattle that is drawing ire from tech giants has become one of Sara Nelson’s first policy issues to tackle in her new role as city council president. Nelson, elected to the council in 2021 and appointed as president in January, spoke to GeekWire this week about the ordinance …
L.A. County suing Grubhub, alleging shady business practices
Citing alleged deceptive business practices, Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against food-delivery service Grubhub on Wednesday, according to officials. The lawsuit accused the food-delivery giant of several practices the county deemed to “take advantage” of consumers, drivers and restaurants. “This lawsuit sends a clear message: Los Angeles County will not tolerate businesses that deceive …
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DoorDash’s rising labor costs weigh on Q1 profit outlook, shares fall
DoorDash (DASH.O), opens new tab on Thursday forecast a quarterly profitability metric below Wall Street expectations, hurt by higher labor costs that overshadowed a surge in delivery orders, sending its shares down over 8% in extended trading. The delivery firm, which also reported a wider-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, has increased minimum pay …
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Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers are striking on February 14
It could be a challenge hailing a ride from certain airports on Valentine’s Day this year. Thousands of rideshare and delivery drivers for Uber, Lyft and DoorDash are planning to hold a demonstration on February 14 to demand fair pay and better security measures, according to Reuters. The strike was announced last week by Justice for App Workers, …
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dlivrd and Incentivio Enter Strategic Partnership to Streamline Catering Delivery Experience
Last-mile Catering Delivery Leader Partners with Restaurant Guest Engagement Leader to Offer Simplified Ordering and Catering Delivery Processes dlivrd, a leading last-mile delivery provider, and Incentivio, the digital guest engagement platform that enables restaurants to leverage their own guest data and increase the lifetime value of their guests, today announced a strategic partnership to offer businesses …