Get a whiff of this. For the first time, Americans can now skip the doctor’s office and pharmacy line for their annual flu vaccine — and they can avoid needles, too. AstraZeneca’s FluMist Home program officially launches today, sending nasal flu vaccines straight to people’s homes. The flu can cause mild to severe illness and, … Read more
A former paramedic and One Nation candidate has slammed a delivery driving act since turning to DoorDash after stepping away from politics. Cody Scholes is working as a DoorDash employee as his pressure washing business has been slow and he spent thousands on his last campaign. He took a moment to reflect on a key … Read more
They’ll have fries with that. An Uber Eats driver is spilling the beans on a host of unsavory behind-the-scenes behavior committed by the culinary couriers — from purposefully slowing down when customers are rude, to swiping your precious food. “I don’t make a habit of it, but yeah, I’ve taken fries,” Tom, 33, who asked to keep … Read more
This takeout was taken way out. An absent-minded expat in Australia redefined “slow food” after accidentally ordering Uber Eats to an address in Dublin, Ireland — some 9,600 miles away. “I was absolutely gutted,” Oisin Lenehan, 29, told Jam Press while recounting the international meal mixup. “The food was being sent to a place in … Read more
The 24-year-old girlfriend of former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, 72, is “officially done” with DoorDash after claiming a damaged item sliced open one of her fingers. Former Bridgewater State University cheerleader Jordon Hudson blasted the food delivery service in an Instagram post after a glass bottle of Schweppes tonic water cut her … Read more
It’s a joint effort. Recreational marijuana may now be the norm in New York and licensed dispensaries are finally cropping up all over town, but New Yorkers are finding themselves nostalgic for one aspect of the pre-legalization era — their weed guy. Brooklynite Adrian H. is one of those avid cannabis users — and he told The … Read more
Models may have worked the runways during New York Fashion Week, but couriers did the legwork. The bike messengers dashing around NYC, delivering designer duds to star-studded shows and photo shoots, said the city’s biannual celebration of style, held earlier this month, is their busiest yet most profitable season — and they make up to … Read more
Hungry tourists scaling the Great Wall of China no longer have to worry about continuing their adventure on an empty stomach. People hiking the ancient monument can get food delivered to them straight out of the sky thanks to Chinese food delivery giant Meituan. A drone delivery service will bring food and other goods to … Read more
But will it ask for a tip? An artificially intelligent, self-driving delivery vehicle is the latest in robotic technology soon coming to streets near you — even as other autonomous automakers face probes over dangers with their vehicles. Tech company Vayu Robotics’ entry in the running is a sky-blue colored, mini Volkswagen van-looking machine — … Read more
As a man who is constantly on the move, legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady needs things quick and easy. That is why the latest partnership Brady has under his belt is one with Gopuff, the leading instant commerce company, which was announced on Thursday. For those not familiar with Gopuff, the instant commerce platform is built around fast delivery … Read more
What a sweet surprise! A woman claimed that her DoorDash driver bought her a chocolate bar to add to her order of menstrual pads. The person, who goes by @faeriebites on X, posted a photo of her pads and a Cadbury chocolate bar on the social media site. “STOOOOP HAHAHA I DIDN’T ORDER THAT CHOCOLATE … Read more
These fruits are forbidden no more. Americans no longer need to fly to Japan to taste one of their $90 strawberries. For the first time ever, US customers can get the Asian nation’s famously pricey fruits delivered right to their doorstep, courtesy of a trailblazing Japanese startup called Ikigai Fruits. The supplier is currently offering … Read more
If you’ve ever hoped to one day get Trader Joe’s delivered right to your front door, you’re out of luck. Despite the popularity of grocery delivery apps such as InstaCart and DoorDash, Trader Joe’s has remained firm in its stance not to deliver their groceries, per a recent ChowHound report. The grocery store states on … Read more
A restaurant owner in the UK couldn’t help but share the hilarious secret note he received — and now, the hush-hush message meant only for the delivery driver is going viral around the world. Waseem Banaras, the owner of Munchies Eston, had to laugh when he received a rare but honest delivery note. “Knock quietly, … Read more
This disgruntled driver dropped some serious food for thought. The sweet taste of revenge was fast-quashed by the bitter bite of humble pie for one food deliverer, who wrote an unsavory letter to a customer she’d mistakingly assumed was a tightwad. “POV: Your Door Dasher leaves a nasty note in your food thinking you wouldn’t tip,” penned … Read more
To tweak Bugs Bunny’s immortal line: “Where’s all the Grubhub, bub?” A California Grubhub driver redefined the expression “dine and dash” after allegedly gobbling down food that he was supposed to deliver to a customer, as seen in a viral video. “I hope he never delivers to anyone again,” Martin Luzanilla, CEO of Mexihana’s Hibachi … Read more
Uber is adding a new task to its list of services: mailing consumers’ return packages. The ride-hailing and delivery company said Wednesday that its drivers will collect up to five prepaid and sealed packages and drop them off at a local post office or at UPS or FedEx stores. Uber will charge a flat fee … Read more
Complaining about tipping is one thing — but how would you feel about paying for gas on top of your food delivery? An Uber Eats driver had ignited a fiery debate after he asked a customer to chip in for some gas when he realized he was running out, and was unsure if he’d make … Read more
It was the scene of the Prime. An Amazon driver went above and beyond the call of duty after fearlessly dropping off a package in the middle of an active police standoff. The dangerous delivery transpired last month but has amassed 6.7 million views since then as viewers praise the courier’s dedication. “When you’re about … Read more
She came across as Uber entitled. A social media influencer is being labeled “entitled” online after she shamed an Uber Eats driver for taking a bathroom break while making her delivery. A tweet detailing her correspondence with the courier currently boasts 11.9 million views on Twitter. “This is f–king disgusting and unprofessional as f–k!!!” Ariana … Read more