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‘That was my baby:’ Florida mom reacts after son killed in 94 mph hit-and-run
Read full article: ‘That was my baby:’ Florida mom reacts after son killed in 94 mph hit-and-runA woman told News 6 that her son was making deliveries for Uber Eats the night police said a 17-year-old going 94 mph killed a man and didn't stop.
Stop renting your productivity apps when you get Microsoft Office 2021 for life
Read full article: Stop renting your productivity apps when you get Microsoft Office 2021 for lifeWith lifetime access to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for your PC, you'll have access to apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for only $39.97 (reg. $219)!
‘This was demonic:’ Florida Uber Eats driver killed, dismembered during delivery run
Read full article: ‘This was demonic:’ Florida Uber Eats driver killed, dismembered during delivery runA man is accused of killing and dismembering an Uber Eats driver delivering food to his home, according to the Pasco County sheriff.
Uber's food delivery business outshines core rides service
Read full article: Uber's food delivery business outshines core rides serviceUber's food delivery business brought in more money during the third quarter than its signature rides business, showing just how much consumer behavior has changed — and how far the company has adapted — since the pandemic struck. Uber brought in $3.13 billion in revenue, down 18% from the same time last year. Despite the decline, the rides business showed improvement from the second quarter, when it brought in just $790 million. Uber’s food delivery business also brought in more revenue than its rides business in the second quarter, when demand for rides was even lower due to the pandemic. However, its rides business was more profitable than delivery.
Uber Eats waives delivery fee to help support Black-owned businesses
Read full article: Uber Eats waives delivery fee to help support Black-owned businessesORLANDO, Fla. Uber Eats is offering a way for people to support Black-owned businesses across Central Florida. Uber Eats recently launched an in-app promotion waiving the delivery fee for all registered Black-owned independent restaurants in select cities across the country, including many options in Central Florida. The promotion is focused to make it easy for Uber Eats to support Black-owned restaurants in their communities. Groups of employees across Uber, including members and allies of the Black @ Uber employee leadership group, worked together to generate the lists of Black-owned independent restaurants. Uber Eats customers can enjoy free delivery from restaurants who opt-in to the promotion for the rest of 2020.
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal
Read full article: Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock dealUber finally got its food delivery company, acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the ride-hailing giant confirmed Monday. Uber and its Uber Eats food-delivery division will gain ground against DoorDash, which controls about 37% of the U.S. food delivery market. That's compared with Uber Eats' 20% share before the Postmates deal. But Amsterdam-based Just Eat Takeaway.com ended up nabbing Chicago's Grubhub in a $7.3 billion deal. Uber was reportedly seeking to team Grubhub with its Uber Eats business.
UberEats waives delivery fees for black-owned restaurants
Read full article: UberEats waives delivery fees for black-owned restaurantsYou can now have food delivered from black-owned restaurants with no delivery fee for the rest of the year. UberEats made the announcement on Twitter saying it's a response to users' requests to be able to find black-owned restaurants. You asked for a way to find Black-owned restaurants on Uber Eats. You can support and order from Black-owned restaurants across the US & Canada with a $0 Delivery Fee. Food delivery competitor Postmates is also offering delivery from black-owned restaurants with no delivery fees.
Here’s how to get free food delivery during the coronavirus outbreak
Read full article: Here’s how to get free food delivery during the coronavirus outbreakFood delivery services are suspending delivery fees as the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb. Uber Eats started to roll back delivery fees in Central Florida Tuesday and plans to suspend charges nationwide. The company said it will waive delivery fees on all orders from independent restaurants across the U.S. to promote social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. Some chain restaurants such as Chipotle and KFC have already opted to waive delivery fees. Most companies have also presented a “no-contact” delivery option for customers in which delivery drivers leave a customer’s food by their door, preventing any face-to-face interaction.
Wake up, Orlando: Starbucks delivery now available on Uber Eats app
Read full article: Wake up, Orlando: Starbucks delivery now available on Uber Eats appORLANDO, Fla. – Coffee aficionados in Orlando will have yet another way to get their caffeine fix with the launch of Starbucks Delivers. Starbucks has teamed up with Uber Eats to deliver coffee orders right to customers’ doors by becoming one of 49 markets across 29 states that will have this delivery service available for iOS and Android devices. Most of the Starbucks menu is available to order, with the addition of new drinks, such as the coconut milk latte, and the option to customize beverage orders. To order, simply go into the Uber Eats app and search for Starbucks to see if the service is available in your area. Users will also not be able to use their Starbucks Card or app to pay for their orders and none of the orders will be eligible for Starbucks Rewards benefits.