Robotic Reindeer Delivering Meals for Uber Eats
Heads up next time you order a meal from Uber Eats, as the delivery provider announced that Robot Reindeer will be delivering meals in a handful of locations across the country between now and the end of December. Dressed up with bright red noses and what appear to...
Uber, Cartken Bringing Sidewalk Robots to Miami
Uber Technologies has partnered with Cartken to bring automated deliveries to Miami. Starting today, Uber and Cartken will begin operating with select merchants in the Dadeland area of Miami-Dade County with plans to expand in Miami-Dade and to additional cities in...
DoorDash Pilots Restaurant Reservations
DoorDash, the largest U.S.-based third-party delivery provider, confirmed it has begun a pilot allowing customers to reserve tables for in-person dining. The company declined to offer any details, but the functionality currently is operational in three of the largest...
New Virtual Restaurant Association Focusing on Health, Safety, Profits
A new organization called The Virtual Restaurant Association (VRA) has sprung up with a goal of protecting consumers, drivers and restaurants by focusing on the health, safety and profits of virtual restaurants. Based in Miami, the VRA says it’s the first nonprofit in...
Outstanding Operators
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