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Is Uber not already in the delivery business in the US? In Australia, Uber Eats grew 3x post Coronavirus, and they even landed contracts with our two biggest s
by SyneRyder 6y ago
Is Uber not already in the delivery business in the US?
In Australia, Uber Eats grew 3x post Coronavirus, and they even landed contracts with our two biggest supermarket chains to fill the gaps in their home grocery delivery services. Both companies didn't have enough trucks or drivers to meet the surge in demand:
https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/consumer/2020/04/27/woolworths-uber-delivery-shopping/ https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/consumer/2020/04/27/woolw...
And three weeks ago, Uber Australia launched Uber Connect, a parcel delivery service. They're running a promotion for Mother's Day - since we're still meant to be distancing from the elderly, you can use Uber Connect to deliver a home-made package to your Mom same day, faster than the postal system (which has just about collapsed in Australia).
https://www.uber.com/en-AU/newsroom/uberconnect-2/ https://www.uber.com/en-AU/newsroom/uberconnect-2/
So what you're suggesting Uber try has already happened in foreign markets - I'm surprised if Uber US hasn't already built that out there.