DoorDash has announced that drivers can now toggle between an hourly minimum wage or their existing per-delivery payment system. With labor conditions under question in various markets and industries, brands are facing pressure to prove that they are operating equitably.

In a departure from its usual card-only offering, DoorDash Drive is giving restaurants the option to get paid for deliveries in cash. The move speaks to a growing societal need for flexibility and financial autonomy in times of economic crisis, as people turn to physical cash as a budgeting tool.

Chinese households have become accustomed to the speed and convenience of door-to-door delivery as a result of the pandemic. As such, Ele.me has expanded beyond takeaway food by engaging with local economies and communities through expanded product offerings and strategic partnerships.

Uber Health has launched a 'food as medicine' delivery service to support people in the US with medically-tailored meals. American consumers are increasingly turning to functional nutrition programs to take control of their health and find alternatives to over-the-counter medications.