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Millions of food delivery workers in India could soon get pension benefits, accident insurance, and education help for their kids. Maharashtra is requiring platforms like Swiggy and Zomato to contribute 2% of every fare to a driver welfare fund.
When a food delivery driver arrived in tears, customer Ankit Pandey noticed something was wrong. What happened next turned a routine meal order into a race against time.
A Munich court ruled that a delivery driver who damaged a Porsche while fleeing three charging dogs doesn't have to pay for repairs. The judge said the dog owner should have controlled his pets when expecting a delivery.
When Minneapolis volunteers broke down mid-delivery, their tow truck driver did something unexpected: he helped them finish their grocery run first. The volunteers serve families too afraid to leave home during recent ICE crackdowns.
A Newport community center is calling for volunteer drivers to help deliver groceries to homebound neighbors who can't make it to the food pantry. The Food 2 Friends program makes over 2,000 deliveries each year to residents who depend on this lifeline.
Akash Saroj works grueling hours as a Swiggy delivery agent in Delhi, yet he sets aside part of his modest earnings to feed animals, repair broken rickshaws, and distribute blankets to people sleeping on streets. Despite losing his father last year and facing crushing debt, this 24-year-old refuses collaboration money from betting apps because he won't mislead people for profit. ##
Workhorse just launched a more affordable electric delivery truck that could save small delivery companies thousands as gas prices spike nationwide. The new model cuts battery size without sacrificing the range most drivers actually need.
Uber is partnering with drone delivery company Zipline to bring food to your doorstep in as little as five minutes. The companies aim to complete one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029.
DoorDash just launched a way for delivery workers to earn extra money by creating content that trains AI models. Dashers can now take photos of restaurant dishes or record conversations in their downtime, with upfront pay based on each task's complexity.
A doorbell camera caught 78-year-old Richard struggling up stairs to deliver Starbucks, sparking a viral moment that raised over half a million dollars. The DoorDash driver and his wife can finally retire after years of working to afford her life-saving medication.
Walmart and Wing are bringing 30-minute drone delivery to seven new cities, bringing flying packages to nearly 20 U.S. markets. After completing one million deliveries, the service that started as an experiment has become something customers use multiple times per week.
A family flagged down their neighborhood UPS driver on Easter weekend and invited him to fill a plate at their cookout. The simple act of hospitality reminded everyone that community still thrives when we look out for each other.
Cullman County's meal delivery program helps homebound seniors stay independent while giving volunteers a flexible way to make a real difference. The program needs more drivers as demand grows across seven community centers.
A Domino's delivery driver stopped at the grocery store to buy a customer's Diet Coke after the restaurant ran out. Now Dan is retiring with over $23,000 in tips from strangers who saw his kindness on video.
A volunteer delivery driver noticed something was wrong when an elderly woman didn't answer her door for a routine delivery. His decision to call for help saved her life.
Uber Eats is launching autonomous robot delivery in Finland's capital, bringing a glimpse of the future to European streets. Customers can track their meal's journey as robots navigate Helsinki's sidewalks.
Toyota and Daihatsu just launched electric delivery vans that can travel 160 miles on a single charge, perfect for Japan's bustling city streets. The vehicles keep the same cargo space as gas models while cutting emissions from the country's massive delivery network.
Windows users plagued by crashing driver updates are getting a break. Microsoft's new system will automatically roll back problematic drivers without anyone lifting a finger.
Starship Technologies is moving over 1,200 delivery robots from college campuses to focus on grocery delivery in cities. The shift reflects growing demand and the company's confidence that robots are ready for the big leagues.
California just launched a program giving rideshare drivers up to $20,300 toward a new electric vehicle. The incentive targets drivers who need it most while cutting pollution from vehicles that rack up the highest mileage.
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