Uber starts 15-minute delivery in Paris
Uber has launched a 15-minute delivery service in Paris, named Carrefour Sprint, in collaboration with Carrefour and French startup Cajoo. This service, available on the Uber Eats app, uses dark stores – dedicated small warehouses for quick order preparation. This move aims to cater to the fast-paced lifestyle of Parisians, though its necessity is subject to personal preference.
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Dark stores sound just like Amazon fulfillment centers to me. It's a fantastic innovation that empowers gig workers with more delivery opportunities and gives consumers unprecedented convenience. The gig economy shines here—creating flexible jobs, supporting local partners like Carrefour, and adapting to urban demands. Even if 15-minute delivery isn't for everyone, it's a win for choice and efficiency in modern life.
This expansion of Uber's delivery offerings came right after acquiring Drizly for alcohol delivery, showing how aggressively Uber was building out its delivery ecosystem beyond just food.