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Re:America is stuck at home, but food-delivery companies sti... by somethoughts on Wednesday May 13, 2020 @04:45PM (#23171641)
I think its more that delivery specifics is a don't care for most end users - other than being able to see where the driver is. Actually the key value-add for the delivery apps is the credit card on file. Typing in 16-digits CCNs and 3 digit CCV and expiration for every restaurant every time you order (and perhaps more importantly, worrying about the safety of doing so) is a huge hurdle.
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Re:America is stuck at home, but food-delivery companies sti... by mewpmewp2 on Thursday May 14, 2020 @02:18AM (#23176034)
Yeah; I am asking though because it seems many here seem to say or at least imply that it would be better if restaurants had their own drivers, however I fail to see how it does not have overhead or could be more optimal.

So I suspect it stems from irrational hatred towards middleman services.

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