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technology2 months ago

Amazon's New Smart Glasses and Robots Transform Delivery and Warehouse Operations

Amazon has developed new smart glasses for delivery drivers that provide hands-free navigation, package scanning, and proof of delivery, aiming to improve safety and efficiency. Early tests show promising results, including time savings and increased driver awareness, with optional use and privacy features in place. The glasses are part of Amazon's broader effort to enhance delivery operations and driver training, with plans for wider testing and future capabilities.

via GeekWire|
#amazon#augmented-reality#delivery-drivers
labor-rights1 year ago

Valentine's Day Strikes: Gig Workers Demand Fair Pay

Thousands of Deliveroo and Uber Eats delivery drivers are planning to strike on Valentine's Day to demand better pay and improved working conditions, impacting four food apps and extending beyond the UK. The action, organized by a grassroots group of couriers, aims to draw attention to poor pay and working conditions faced by riders. The drivers are seeking fair compensation for their work and are protesting against what they describe as exploitative wages and risky working conditions. The strike also extends to the US, where drivers for Uber, Lyft, and food delivery firms are set to halt work for two hours.

via BBC.com|
#deliveroo#delivery-drivers#labor-rights
businesslabor2 years ago

"Navigating Tipping and Minimum Pay for Delivery Workers"

A new minimum wage law in New York City has significantly increased pay for delivery drivers, but delivery apps are making it harder for customers to tip. While the new minimum wage has improved driver pay, it still falls short of a living wage in the expensive city. The ongoing existence of the tipped minimum wage allows businesses to pass the responsibility of paying their workers onto customers. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is looking into the new app updates, and while the precise amount to tip may vary, tipping should not be used as actual compensation.

via Eater NY|
#businesslabor#delivery-drivers#gig-economy
technology2 years ago

"Say these magic words to Alexa and tip your Amazon driver for free"

Amazon is offering a free $5 tip to its delivery drivers during the holiday season. Customers can send their thanks and appreciation by saying "Alexa, thank my driver" to their Alexa-enabled device or by typing "thank my driver" on the Amazon website or app. This initiative aims to recognize the efforts of delivery drivers and has been well-received in the past, with over 22 million "thank you" messages sent to drivers to date.

via Fox Business|
#alexa#amazon#delivery-drivers
business2 years ago

"UPS Driver's $2K Pre-Tax Weekly Pay Stub Goes Viral"

A UPS driver's viral TikTok video showcasing his $2,004 pre-tax weekly pay stub has shocked thousands, revealing the high earnings of delivery drivers. The video garnered over 11.9 million views, with many commenters expressing surprise and disappointment at their own lower wages in comparison. The Teamsters union secured a total compensation package of $170,000 for UPS drivers, including benefits, triggering both jealousy and admiration. However, the driver clarified that it took him 10 years to become a full-time UPS delivery driver, starting in the warehouse and progressing gradually.

via Business Insider|
#business#compensation-package#delivery-drivers
food-and-beverage2 years ago

"Pizza Hut's Reverse Delivery Doormat: Free Pizza for All Delivery Drivers"

Pizza Hut is offering a promotion where delivery drivers, including those from UPS, FedEx, and Amazon, can receive a $25 gift card by scanning a QR code on a doormat resembling a pizza box. The company plans to give away $100,000 worth of free pizza to delivery drivers, with 4,000 gift cards being distributed. Mats can be ordered for free, but only 50 mats will be given out each day between December 6th and 10th. Delivery workers can redeem their gift cards until December 27th.

via CNN|
#delivery-drivers#food-and-beverage#gift-card
crime2 years ago

Holiday Season: Protecting Delivery Drivers from Carjackers and Robbers

Delivery drivers for companies like Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and the US Postal Service are facing an increase in robberies and carjackings during the holiday season. Postal workers have reported a 231% increase in assaults over the past three years, with armed robberies of letter carriers rising from 36 to 154 reported incidents. Thieves are targeting postal workers for their "arrow keys," which can open most postal boxes and provide access to valuable items like financial documents and prescriptions. The US Postal Inspection Service has implemented initiatives to enhance security, including installing additional security features on mail collection boxes and making arrests for robberies and mail theft. Recent incidents include an Amazon driver being held up by carjackers in Connecticut and a FedEx driver being shot by a carjacker in Colorado. In response to the rise in postal crime, Senators Dick Durbin and Susan Collins have introduced the Postal Police Reform Act to allow Postal Police Officers to operate offsite and carry out arrests.

via New York Post |
#carjackings#crime#delivery-drivers
crime2 years ago

Holiday Season Hazards: Protecting Delivery Drivers and Preventing Package Theft

Delivery drivers for companies like Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and the U.S. Postal Service are facing an increase in robberies and carjackings during the holiday season. Postal workers have reported a 231% increase in assaults over the past three years, with armed robberies of letter carriers rising from 36 incidents in 2018 to 154 incidents in 2021. Thieves are targeting mail carriers for their "arrow keys," which can open most postal boxes and provide access to valuable items like financial documents and prescriptions. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has implemented initiatives to combat these crimes, including the installation of additional security features on mail collection boxes and electronic locks. Recent incidents include an Amazon driver being held up at gunpoint in Connecticut and a FedEx driver being shot during a carjacking in Colorado. In response to the rise in postal crime, Senators Durbin and Collins have introduced the Postal Police Reform Act, which aims to expand the authority of Postal Police Officers to operate offsite and carry out arrests.

via Fox News|
#carjackings#crime#delivery-drivers
odd-news2 years ago

Uber Eats Driver's Unexpected Extra Stop for Customer's Order

An Uber Eats driver in Phoenix, Arizona, received a request from a customer to make an extra stop at a place called Zorba's for "poppers" in exchange for $20. Assuming it was jalapeño poppers from a Mexican restaurant, the driver agreed but was surprised to find out that "poppers" referred to drugs and Zorba's was a sex store. The driver declined to deliver the drugs and the customer apologized for the strange request. The incident was captured in a video posted by a member of a musical group, @fortsofficial, and has gained over 7,000 views.

via The Daily Dot|
#delivery-drivers#funny-story#mistaken-identity
business2 years ago

"DoorDash Customers Urged to Tip or Face Order Delays"

DoorDash is testing a new notification that warns customers their orders could be delayed if they don't leave a tip for delivery drivers. The company claims that orders without tips are seen as less desirable, leading to longer wait times for customers and less value for drivers. Tipping has increased during the pandemic, but some consumers are experiencing tip and fee fatigue. DoorDash's service fees and tips are separate, and the fees do not change based on whether a customer tips or not.

via GMA|
#business#customer-service#delivery-drivers
crime2 years ago

Rampant Robberies: Delivery Drivers and Foodlink Targeted in Recent Crimes

Two delivery drivers in Rochester, NY were robbed at separate locations on Monday night. In the first incident, a suspect displayed a knife and demanded food, while in the second incident, the victim was pepper sprayed. The suspects fled in vehicles after taking the food. The victims were unharmed, and the investigation is ongoing. The police do not believe the two robberies are related. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.

via 13WHAM-TV|
#crime#delivery-drivers#investigation