Foodora

Tele2 and foodora accelerate testing of the 5G connected Q-commerce robot Doora

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Monday, April 19, 2021

b'STOCKHOM, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Q-commerce company foodora and telecom operator Tele2 continue testing home deliveries with 5G technology in central Stockholm.

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  • b'STOCKHOM, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Q-commerce company foodora and telecom operator Tele2 continue testing home deliveries with 5G technology in central Stockholm.
  • In this next step, the robot "Doora" will begin making food deliveries to a test group of customers, which means that autonomous home deliveries are within reach.\nNow the second phase of testing self-driving food deliveries in central Stockholm with the Q-commerce robot "Doora" begins.
  • The first phase in mid-March began with letting Doora roll on the streets of Stockholm, with the autonomous robot being analyzed for its ability to work around objects and passers-by.
  • Doora also underwent tests around handling pedestrian crossings and curbs.\nIn the next phase, which begins today, the tests continue with Doora delivering orders to customers via the foodora platform.

Tele2 and foodora in a new collaboration on self-driving home deliveries

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

STOCKHOLM, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tele2 and foodora are taking a step towards the future of home deliveries.

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  • STOCKHOLM, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tele2 and foodora are taking a step towards the future of home deliveries.
  • The Swedish telecom operator and the Q-commerce company have entered into a collaboration on a pilot for autonomous droids connected with 5G.
  • The pilot means that today the droid Doora will take its historic first rolling step to carrying out home deliveries in Stockholm.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) is a concept now being applied to Swedish home deliveries.

Foodora Riders to Receive Compensation In Light of Exit From Canadian Market

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The settlement between the Riders, Foodora Inc., and Foodora's parent company, Germany-based Delivery Hero SE ("Delivery Hero") and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers ("CUPW", which represents Riders in Toronto and Mississauga) will see Delivery Hero make payments to the Riders to compensate them for the termination of their contracts due to Foodora's sudden exit from the Canadian market.

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  • The settlement between the Riders, Foodora Inc., and Foodora's parent company, Germany-based Delivery Hero SE ("Delivery Hero") and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers ("CUPW", which represents Riders in Toronto and Mississauga) will see Delivery Hero make payments to the Riders to compensate them for the termination of their contracts due to Foodora's sudden exit from the Canadian market.
  • The settlement also resolves ongoing labour claims by the CUPW against Foodora Canada and Delivery Hero that were before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
  • Koskie Minsky had been consulted earlier by several Riders for advice about compensation for them as a result of job losses.
  • Koskie Minsky proceeded to object to Foodora's proposal on the basis that Riders were not being treated as creditors and therefore would not automatically receive compensation.

CUPW and Foodora Canada Reach Settlement for Workers

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

The settlement was finalized by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Delivery Hero, the parent company for Foodora Canada.

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  • The settlement was finalized by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Delivery Hero, the parent company for Foodora Canada.
  • "This settlement shows what happens when workers have unions fighting for them," says Jan Simpson, CUPW National President.
  • Adds Ivn Ostos, Foodora courier and union organizer: "We're happy to see Foodora has acknowledged its workers deserve a settlement.
  • "Foodora may have left Canada, but the workers are part of CUPW," says Simpson.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Koskie Minsky, foodora Canada and Delivery Hero announce settlement with riders

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, foodora Inc. (foodora Canada) a subsidiary of Delivery Hero SE (Delivery Hero), the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and representative counsel for former riders of foodora Canada (the riders) announced a settlement with regards to recent disputes around foodoras exit of the Canadian market.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, foodora Inc. (foodora Canada) a subsidiary of Delivery Hero SE (Delivery Hero), the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and representative counsel for former riders of foodora Canada (the riders) announced a settlement with regards to recent disputes around foodoras exit of the Canadian market.
  • Delivery Hero has agreed to fund a settlement payable to representative counsel and the riders in light of foodoras exit from the Canadian market.
  • This settlement will resolve the ongoing claims by CUPW against foodora Canada and Delivery Hero currently before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and will provide financial compensation to riders across Canada.
  • CUPW filed an unfair labor practices complaint with the OLRB against foodora Canada, Delivery Hero and others on April 29, 2020.

Facedrive Finalizes Major Acquisition of foodora Assets

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Friday, July 10, 2020

Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV: FD), the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly and socially responsible ridesharing network, is pleased to announce that on July 9th, 2020, the company closed the transaction (the Acquisition Transaction) to acquire certain assets of foodora Inc. (foodora Canada).

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  • Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV: FD), the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly and socially responsible ridesharing network, is pleased to announce that on July 9th, 2020, the company closed the transaction (the Acquisition Transaction) to acquire certain assets of foodora Inc. (foodora Canada).
  • Facedrive and foodora Canada formalized the terms of the binding term sheet in a definitive purchase agreement dated June 1, 2020 (the Purchase Agreement).
  • In addition, Facedrive will gain access to the information and certain data associated with over 5,500 restaurant partners previously served by foodora Canada.
  • Todays announcement indicates that all necessary conditions and approvals have been satisfied and obtained such that Facedrive is able to complete the Acquisition Transaction.

Facedrive Receives Court Approval for the Acquisition Of Certain Assets of Foodora Canada

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV: FD), the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly and socially responsible ridesharing network, is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) of its asset acquisition transaction (Transaction) with Foodora Inc. (Foodora Canada) on July 8th, 2020.

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  • Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV: FD), the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly and socially responsible ridesharing network, is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) of its asset acquisition transaction (Transaction) with Foodora Inc. (Foodora Canada) on July 8th, 2020.
  • Facedrive initially disclosed the Transaction on May 14, 2020, by announcing that it had entered into a binding term sheet with Foodora Canada in the proposal proceedings commenced by Foodora Canada under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
  • Facedrive is a multi-faceted people-and-planet first platform offering socially-responsible services to local communities with a strong commitment to doing business fairly, equitably and sustainably.
  • Facedrive Foods offers contactless deliveries of a wide variety of foods with the focus on healthy foods right to consumers doorsteps.

Facedrive Clarifies Disclosure in Its Recent News Release Regarding Potential Acquisition of Foodora Canada

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV: FD), reports that, as required by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), Facedrive is clarifying and supplementing certain disclosure in the news release dated May 14, 2020 regarding the entering into of a binding term sheet with Foodora Inc. (Foodora Canada) whereby Facedrive would purchase certain assets of Foodora Canada (the Proposed Transaction).

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  • Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV: FD), reports that, as required by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), Facedrive is clarifying and supplementing certain disclosure in the news release dated May 14, 2020 regarding the entering into of a binding term sheet with Foodora Inc. (Foodora Canada) whereby Facedrive would purchase certain assets of Foodora Canada (the Proposed Transaction).
  • In particular, Facedrive is clarifying that it does not anticipate having to raise additional funds in order to complete the Proposed Transaction.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200514005836/en/
    Facedrive is a people-and-planet first ridesharing platform, and the first to offer green transportation solutions in this space.
  • Statements containing forward-looking information are not facts but instead represent managements expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances.

Facedrive Foods Enters into Binding Term Sheet to Acquire Certain Assets of Foodora Canada

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV: FD), the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly and socially responsible ridesharing network and a people-and-planet first business, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding term sheet with Foodora Inc. (Foodora Canada) pursuant to which Facedrive will purchase certain assets of Foodora Canada (the Transaction), in the proposal proceedings commenced by Foodora Canada under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

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  • Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV: FD), the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly and socially responsible ridesharing network and a people-and-planet first business, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding term sheet with Foodora Inc. (Foodora Canada) pursuant to which Facedrive will purchase certain assets of Foodora Canada (the Transaction), in the proposal proceedings commenced by Foodora Canada under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200514005237/en/
    The Transaction follows the viral success of Facedrives several gig economy platforms: Facedrive rideshare, Facedrive Marketplace, Facedrive Health and Facedrive Foods.
  • Pursuant to the terms of the binding term sheet, Facedrive will gain access to Foodora Canadas customers, subject to customer consent, as well as 5,500 restaurant partners previously served by Foodora Canada.
  • The term sheet with Foodora Canada comes at the perfect time for Facedrive.

CUPW Calls on the Government to Urgently Protect Gig Economy Workers

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Monday, May 11, 2020

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is fighting to ensure Foodora takes responsibility for its workers and demands that the Canadian federal government immediately intervene to protect vulnerable gig-workers, ensure couriers, including undocumented workers, are paid severance, and have adequate income supports.

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  • The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is fighting to ensure Foodora takes responsibility for its workers and demands that the Canadian federal government immediately intervene to protect vulnerable gig-workers, ensure couriers, including undocumented workers, are paid severance, and have adequate income supports.
  • Workers never received any personal protective equipment, even as they delivered cold and flu medicine to customers.
  • CUPW is calling on the Canadian government to hold this multinational corporation accountable as it tries to skirt its responsibilities towards workers in Canada.
  • The government must ensure access to all income supports to all vulnerable gig workers," says Jan Simpson, National President of CUPW.