Uber Eats has released a streamlined way to grocery shop for group trips — and actually get people to pay.
or just want to stock the fridge with snacks can invite up to 15 travel companions to add items to a shared grocery cart.
“Everybody gets to take control of what they want, but everybody’s adding to the same cart and checking out at the same time,” said Therese Lim, Uber’s head of grocery product.Users can create an order through Uber Eats by selecting a grocery store, then “Group order” and customizing settings, like when to schedule the order and order frequency.
You can also set spending limits for participants and plug in membership details for stores to get points and discounts. Shoppers can type in special requests for their courier and set backup items in case something’s not available. You’ll still have to make a liquor store run because the service is currently limited to grocery orders; no alcohol. As the shopping deadline approaches, cart companions are sent reminders — meaning no need to send passive aggressive reminders to your friends to order or pay.
As of Wednesday, group ordering is available in the United States and Canada, and will roll out globally, including in Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and Europe in the coming weeks.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
12 Dining Deals To Check Out During Montgomery County’s Eats Week - WashingtonianMontgomery County’s third annual Eats Week runs through Saturday, May 20. Here are 12 discounts and specials worth checking out.
Read more »
Despite Uber’s Campaign Against Tougher Safety Standards, ‘Common Carrier’ Bill Moves Ahead in SpringfieldUber has been pushing back against the “common carrier” proposal: emails and push notifications to customers, a reported six-figure ad buy on popular radio stations, web banners on news sites. Yet, the “common carrier” bill moves ahead in Springfield.
Read more »
Uber for teens: the company lifts age restrictions to allow unaccompanied minors for the first timeParents can track their teen’s ride in real time.
Read more »
You can now call an Uber like a normal taxi | EngadgetIt’s adding a toll-free phone line, alongside group grocery shopping and more features..
Read more »
Uber will let teenagers ride alone, with parental trackingUber will add an option that allows minors 13 to 17 years old to ride solo in one of their cars. The new service will launch in more than a dozen cities in the United States and more in Canada, and requires passengers to use a special family account.
Read more »