Uber Gobbles Up Postmates In $2.65 Billion Bet On Food

Uber Gobbles Up Postmates In $2.65 Billion Bet On Food Delivery

NPR

Published 06 Jul 2020

The deal is a sign of how the coronavirus pandemic has turned Uber's business model upside down, with customers shunning ride-hailing and flocking to delivery services.

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Uber Gobbles Up Postmates In $2.65 Billion Bet On Food Delivery

Uber Gobbles Up Postmates In $2.65 Billion Bet On Food Delivery

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