Robots and Drones Continue Taking Over Food Delivery
Major delivery platforms are racing to deploy fleets of autonomous robots and drones across U.S. cities, promising faster service while cutting costs and emissions. DoorDash unveiled its most ambitious entry yet: Dot, a three-foot-wide electric robot that can zip along at 20 miles per hour through bike lanes and parking lots. Meanwhile, Uber Eats is expanding its robot partnership with Shake Shack.
Restaurant Meals Double in Price on Postmates and DoorDash
Ordering takeout through popular delivery apps like GrubHub and DoorDash is certainly easy, but many people find it costs a lot more. A recent study by FinanceBuzz analyzed how much customers overpay when using four major delivery platforms - Uber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash, and Postmates. Their findings expose just how much extra you pay for the same meal ordered direct from a restaurant.
