Seven Sharp host Hilary Barry has called Uber Eats out on a tone deaf email sent to their customer base. It reads: "Restaurants are opening up again in New Zealand, and starting 10am tomorrow, 28 April, the Uber Eats app will be open for business again too. READ MORE:* Coronavirus: Food delivery services on offer under Covid-19 level 3 lockdown* Businesses back PM's call to skip Uber Eats and order directly from local takeaways* Jacinda Ardern: Order from local restaurants that don't use Uber Eats* Uber Eats to resume next week with contactless delivery and tipping option"I never realised until Covid-19 the astronomical amount Uber Eats takes from restaurants (between 30-35%). I'm now deleting/unsubscribing from Uber Eats right now. UNSPLASH Uber Eats charges a commission about 30 to 35 per cent for most purchases, considerably more than many other delivery services.

Source: Stuff April 27, 2020 05:03 UTC