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Some customers ordering through DoorDash and Walmart Spark now ask drivers whether tips placed in the apps reached them. The questions follow recent company settlements over tipping practices.
bbc.co.ukFootage shows an Amazon delivery driver removing a cat from outside a California residence. The owners reported the animal missing after viewing the recording.
Uber Eats is partnering with the London Fire Brigade to deliver battery safety training to delivery riders through its app. The program is part of the Brigade's Charge Safe campaign addressing fires linked to e-bike and e-scooter batteries.
fortune.comGrab will launch a delivery robot pilot in Singapore’s Punggol district in late 2026. The robot, named Carri, will handle the first and last 100 meters of food deliveries.
Walmart has begun routing some restaurant orders from in-store locations through its Spark delivery network. The change expands the retailer's existing same-day delivery operations.
pymnts.comAmazon Now became officially available to millions of shoppers across the United States on May 12, 2026, after a limited test run. The service is now widely available in Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth in addition to Seattle and Philadelphia, with expansions planned for seven more…
pymnts.comThe company announced the nationwide rollout of Amazon Now, which delivers select groceries, household essentials and other items within 30 minutes. The service begins in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia and Seattle and will expand to additional cities through the remaind…
SemaforDisney reported healthy demand at its parks and resorts. Uber's CEO said spending on rides and delivery orders remains strong with no signs of weakening. The reports come as gasoline prices rise and follow a government estimate showing slowing consumer spending in the first quart…
usatoday.comDoorDash said it expects to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter to provide gas price relief for its delivery drivers. The company announced the plan on Wednesday as fuel costs remain a factor for independent contractors using personal vehicles. The expenditure cover…
tass.comThe company said monthly active users hit 199 million. Uber also provided details on its latest quarterly earnings. The update was reported on CNBC's Squawk Box.
The IndependentGrowth Kitchen, a UK-based food technology company, plans to reach over £100 million in annual sales within three to five years by expanding its network of shared kitchen spaces. The firm enables restaurant brands to launch delivery operations without building physical sites, par…