Several NGOs have filed a human trafficking complaint in France against food delivery platforms Uber Eats and Deliveroo. The complaint alleges that the companies exploit delivery workers, likening their situation to 21st-century proletarians.
Tortilla, the Mexican restaurant chain, has rejoined the Deliveroo platform to boost its delivery services across the UK. This partnership aims to expand Tortilla's reach to more customers.
A major police investigation in Dublin 3, prompted by reports of a man in a Deliveroo uniform approaching children in broad daylight, has led to the arrest of a man in his 20s.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 3 - A Milan judge on Tuesday upheld a request from prosecutors to put the Italian branch of Deliveroo under the supervision of a judicial administrator for allegedly exploiting its workers.
Deliveroo is accused of taking advantage of the need to work of its 20,000 riders in Italy to pay wages that are up to 90% below the poverty line, the prosecutors said, adding that this breached the Italian Constitution, which states that wages must ensure a dignified existence.
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Milan prosecutors have moved to place Deliveroo's Italian branch under administration, following a similar measure against Glovo's Foodinho, due to alleged worker exploitation.
Deliveroo will cease its operations in Qatar on March 4 after almost three years of service in the Gulf state. Food delivery giant DoorDash announced Wednesday that it will wind down operations…
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A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the horrific incident in Utrecht where a 69-year-old man in a wheelchair was set on fire. The mayor confirmed that the victim was not a random target.
China executed a French national, Chan Thao Phoumy, who was convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking. The execution has strained relations between China and France, with Paris condemning the lack of defense access to the final hearing.
Delivery riders from Glovo and Deliveroo across Italy have launched a national mobilization, demanding dignified wages and rights, following a Milan Prosecutor's Office investigation into digital labor exploitation. Unions are calling for a logistics contract and an end to piece-rate work.
A former Deliveroo driver approached an eight-year-old girl out playing in a Dublin laneway, pulled down her trousers and sexually assaulted her, it is alleged.
Deliveroo's departure from Singapore is being seen as a significant event, prompting a re-evaluation of the sustainability and dynamics of the convenience economy in the city-state.
DoorDash is set to cease its Deliveroo and Wolt operations in four unspecified markets, indicating a strategic restructuring of its international presence.
DoorDash has announced its decision to cease the operations of Deliveroo and Wolt in four unspecified countries, signaling a strategic shift in its international presence.
Deliveroo Italy has been placed under judicial control by the Milan Public Prosecutor's Office, which is also investigating seven other companies, including McDonald's and Esselunga, regarding the working conditions of 20,000 riders.
China executed a French national convicted of drug smuggling, with the French Foreign Ministry stating that the man's defense was not allowed to participate in the final court hearing.
Deliveroo has introduced a new initiative called 'Roo-turning the Favor', details of which were not specified but likely involve customer or community engagement.
Given its small market share, Deliveroo’s exit is unlikely to materially affect consumers or riders but it may have strategic implications for F&B businesses, says Momentum Works’ Li Jianggan.
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, sales director Sabir Ansari relied on Deliveroo almost daily for burgers and pasta delivered to his door in Singapore.
Over time, the 31-year-old said, it became harder to justify the service’s costs as rival platforms like Grab and Foodpanda offered more food options and aggressive promotions that made “delivery fees way cheaper”.
“It was a no-brainer,” he said.
For Deliveroo, that kind of calculation among consumers became increasingly consequential.
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A Milan prosecutor has ordered a Deliveroo unit to be placed under court administration, indicating legal scrutiny over the company's operations in Italy.
Food delivery riders are voicing concerns over reduced competition due to Deliveroo's impending exit, while most F&B businesses say the impact will be minimal due to low order volumes from the platform.
DoorDash is reportedly winding down its Deliveroo and Wolt operations in four countries, indicating a strategic shift in its international market presence.