A DoorDash driver mistakenly drove miles through restricted areas of O’Hare International Airport, potentially crossing runways, before being noticed from the air traffic control tower. Chicago police investigated and determined the incident to be accidental, issuing no citations. This event follows several recent security breaches at Chicago airports, highlighting ongoing safety concerns, particularly regarding the potential for undetected intrusions, especially at night. DoorDash is currently investigating the driver’s actions.
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DoorDash is partnering with Klarna to offer Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options for food delivery, marking an expansion of BNPL services beyond typical large purchases. This allows users to split payments into four interest-free installments or align payments with their pay schedules. While BNPL services have surged in popularity, concerns remain regarding rising consumer debt and lack of regulation. The DoorDash-Klarna partnership coincides with Klarna’s upcoming IPO and reflects the projected growth of the BNPL market to over $160 billion in the next seven years.
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DoorDash will pay $16.75 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that, between May 2017 and September 2019, the company improperly used customer tips to lower its own payments to New York delivery drivers. The Attorney General’s office claimed this practice was deceptive as it wasn’t disclosed to customers. This settlement provides restitution to affected workers, and DoorDash maintains that its past pay model was compliant, despite resolving the years-long legal dispute. The company has since abandoned this pay structure.
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As I watched the disturbing video of a DoorDash driver delivering food to a black woman and spewing a racial slur, I was filled with a mixture of anger, disbelief, and disappointment. The audacity of this individual to use such hateful language while being recorded on a doorbell camera is appalling. It makes me question how some people can harbor so much blind hatred towards others based on their race.
It’s disheartening to see that racism is still alive and well in our society, especially when it rears its ugly head in such a blatant and confrontational manner. The fact that the woman in question had to endure this vile behavior while simply trying to receive her food delivery is infuriating.… Continue reading
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