I watched an Uber driver drop off food at someone's front door...

then get back in his car and drive off.
What a poor business model. Surely they can knock and let the person know their food is here?
Seems like we, the public are allowing reduced service.
I suppose that the recipient can track when the driver has arrived?

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

I dont order food delivered. But I do order stuff on line. And I note no one knocks or rings the bell with a delivery any more. But I get an email delivery notification in a matter of minutes..😷

Gusman · 61-69, M

@whowasthatmaskedman To me, it is an impersonal business model. Food deliveries left on the doorstep?

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Gusman I agree. I guess it speaks more to the origin of the service as "Just another delivery". More than an extension of the traditional Pizza delivery, which was always person to person..😷

NortiusMaximus · M

@whowasthatmaskedman One never know when or even where delivery is going to be attempted so it's not practical to wait in for it. Packages left on the doorstep or at the front gate advertises the fact that the house is empty and is an open invitation for porch pirates and burglars.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@NortiusMaximus Correct of course. Now I deal with Aliexpress and Temu . (And before anyone screams they are a scam, I have never had an issue other than a rare breakage, which was dealt with speedily) In both cases I get an out for delivery email the day before delivery, the package is placed beside the front door (we have two of those, but they work it out) and a post delivery email within half an hour, with a photo of the package in location. The place is well set back from the street and no dogs, kangaroos or drop bears to scare the driver. It works fine.. And porch pirates arent a thing I have ever seen here..😷