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Bolt launches in New Zealand

Bolt, a European ride-hailing platform, launched its services in Auckland, New Zealand, on June 11, 2025. This marks the company’s entry into its 51st country, with operations in over 600 cities worldwide

EU fines Delivery Hero and Glovo €329mn for takeaway ‘cartel’

European Commission hands down first punishment for a “no-poach” deal and says food delivery groups shared trade secrets

Talabat profit soars nearly 4x as groceries drive growth

The strong Q1 performance underscores rising consumer demand for digital convenience and the platform’s ability to diversify beyond restaurant orders

Uber to buy controlling stake in Turkey’s Trendyol GO food delivery business for $700 million.

Uber said it would buy a majority 85% stake in Turkish food and grocery delivery platform Trendyol Go for $700 million, as the ride-hailing giant looks to tap new growth markets amid signs of saturation in its mainstay North American business.

Delivery drivers and couriers for Uber, Didi, and Rappi will have IMSS benefits starting in June.

Attention app delivery drivers and app operators! Starting in June 2025, platform workers like Uber, Didi, Rappi, and others will finally have access to the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) , thanks to the implementation of a reform that seeks to end job insecurity in the digital world.

UK’s Deliveroo gets $3.6 billion buyout proposal from DoorDash.

British meal delivery company Deliveroo, said on Friday, it received a proposal from U.S. peer DoorDash on April 5 to buy all of its shares for 2.7 billion pounds ($3.60 billion)

Delivery Hero increases provisions for riders’ status in Italy.

Glovo’s owner Delivery Hero , opens new tab has increased provisions related to the legal status of its riders in Italy and said in a statement that the increased expenses are reflected in its adjusted earnings for the 2024 financial year

Why Grab Wants to Acquire Indonesia’s GoTo for $7 Billion?

If successful, the deal will create a ride-hailing and delivery giant that would dominate Southeast Asian markets

Domino’s® and DoorDash Announce Partnership.

World’s Largest Pizza Company to Join Largest Local Commerce Platform in North America; Orders on DoorDash’s Marketplace will be delivered by Domino’s drivers.

Rappi launches WhatsApp channel with exclusive promotions.

Rappi launches WhatsApp channel with exclusive promotions.
WhatsApp reached 3.2 billion users in 2024 and is now the channel where Rappi launches exclusive promotions. Rappi, the leading technology platform in Latin America, announces the launch of its new WhatsApp channel in Mexico, a strategy that seeks to offer users immediate access to exclusive promotions and fun content.

Bolt launches in New Zealand

Bolt launches in New Zealand

Bolt, a European ride-hailing platform, launched its services in Auckland, New Zealand, on June 11, 2025. This marks the company’s entry into its 51st country, with operations in over 600 cities worldwide

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