Uber Eats
Coverage of Uber Eats in the Nexus archive.
- Man accused of shooting at Uber Eats driver in northwest Miami-Dade
A Miami-Dade man was arrested for shooting at an Uber Eats driver in the West Little River neighborhood. The incident occurred on June 18 when the suspect, Tyquan Lamar Howard, fired a gun at the driver's vehicle, damaging a tire but not injuring the driver. Surveillance and evidence led to Howard's arrest and the seizure of a matching weapon and clothing.
- Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut is being sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion, with LongRange Capital acquiring the non-China business and Yum China Holdings Inc. purchasing the mainland China operations. The sale follows declining sales, competition from delivery services like DoorDash and Uber Eats, and a shift away from large dine-in restaurants.
- DoorDash wants you to stop scrolling and just tell its new AI chatbot what you’re hungry for
DoorDash launched an AI chatbot called Ask DoorDash that allows users to order food via image uploads, voice, or written prompts. The chatbot recommends items based on past orders and social media reviews, checks for low stock of staples, and during its limited rollout, nearly half of takeout orders were from new restaurants for users. The feature follows similar AI assistants introduced by Uber Eats and Instacart.
- Mamdani’s consumer watchdog takes on ‘epidemic of corporate lawbreaking’
New York City's new commissioner of consumer and worker protection, Samuel AA Levine, is launching an aggressive campaign to combat junk fees and deceptive subscriptions. His office has already sued self-storage companies and secured settlements from Uber Eats and Amazon.
- A crook keeps ordering takeaways on Uber Eats using my bank card but Barclays won't stop him: SALLY SORTS IT
A crook is fraudulently ordering takeaways on Uber Eats using a victim's Barclays bank card, but Barclays has not yet stopped the activity. Sally, presumably a representative or expert, is addressing the issue.
- Walmart takes on Uber Eats and DoorDash with game-changing plan to deliver restaurant meals alongside your groceries
Walmart is introducing a plan to deliver restaurant meals alongside groceries, competing with Uber Eats and DoorDash. This move aims to expand Walmart's delivery services and cater to changing consumer preferences. The plan has the potential to significantly impact the food delivery market.
- Claude is connecting directly to your personal apps like Spotify, Uber Eats, and TurboTax
Anthropic's AI assistant Claude now supports connectors for personal apps like Spotify, Uber Eats, and TurboTax, expanding beyond work-related tools. The new integrations include services for music, food delivery, hiking, and tax filing, with some apps already available in OpenAI's ChatGPT.
- Alexa+ lets you order food like a real conversation
Amazon's Alexa+ introduces a voice-powered food ordering feature that allows users to place orders from Uber Eats and Grubhub through natural conversation, eliminating the need for apps. The service enables real-time order adjustments and live updates on compatible Echo Show devices, streamlining the delivery process.
- The new 'posh' drug that's easier to order than Uber Eats - and why all my middle-class friends have ditched booze and cocaine for it: JANA HOCKING
The article discusses a new 'posh' drug gaining popularity among middle-class individuals as an alternative to alcohol and cocaine, highlighting its easy accessibility compared to services like Uber Eats.
- Queensland ebike laws could cripple Uber Eats, DoorDash and shared e-vehicle schemes, industry warns
Queensland's proposed ebike laws, including age restrictions, driver's license requirements, and speed limits, could negatively impact food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash, as well as shared e-vehicle schemes. Industry stakeholders warn the regulations may render these services uninsurable or unsustainable.
- Artemis II crew closes in on Earth as mission ends with Pacific splashdown and more top headlines
The Artemis II crew is set to splash down in the Pacific, marking the end of their mission. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions persist around the Hormuz choke point as Iran halts oil traffic despite a Trump ceasefire. Other headlines include legal cases, political reactions, and cultural issues.
- MAN VS MACHINE: Philadelphians aren't taking kindly to sharing sidewalks with delivery robots
Philadelphia residents are resisting delivery robots, leading to incidents like vandalism, as Uber Eats' Avride robots face public backlash. The company emphasizes security measures and downplays the incidents as a temporary phase of curiosity.