Uber Has Launched Online Grocery Delivery As High Demand For The Service Continues
As soon as COVID-19 and its related social distancing restrictions hit, demand for grocery delivery skyrocketed. And as the world continues to practice social isolation and quarantine, many companies are expanding their online grocery offerings or dipping their toes into that sphere for the first time. The latest to get into the game in a bigger way is Uber.
Today, Uber announced it would be teaming up with Cornershop to offer customers in select cities in Latin America and Canada the ability to order groceries through both the Uber and Uber Eats apps. Following that launch, grocery delivery will be available in Miami, FL, and Dallas, TX, later this month. It's not clear when or if they'll be expanding to other U.S. cites. Uber said that the decision came after testing the service and seeing 197 percent increase in deliveries from grocery and convenience stores on Uber since March.
"Over the last six months, it’s become increasingly clear that grocery delivery is not only popular, but often a necessity," the company wrote in the blogpost: "We expect to see this trend continue as people across the world look for new ways to save time and stay safe. We’re excited to be on this journey alongside the popular grocery delivery startup Cornershop to make this a reality today."
Orders will be placed through Uber and fulfilled by Cornerstore. Screenshots of the app experience will show that it looks pretty familiar to other online grocery experiences, where you choose your time slot, add items (including how many you want), and are pointed to delivery with a no-contact option available. If you happen to live in Miami or Dallas and are an Eats Pass and/or Uber Pass member, you'll receive free grocery delivery on orders over $30.
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