Despite Uber losing grip on its bid to pause tippings in New York City, the world’s leading ridesharing app has made brand-new tie-ups in Mexico. Here’s the story.
Uber Eats Mexico x OXXO
OXXO, a huge convenience store in Mexico, has formally launched its partnership with Uber Eats Mexico. The app will be featuring nearly 3,000 products from OXXO, delivering to doorsteps across the South American country.
Paola Aguilar, Uber Eats retail director in the country, described this launchpad as a step towards making better convenience “even more accessible” for millions of customers. She further noted that the scale of both bands enables quicker services during everyday life routines, and which would help once Mexico hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026.
OXXO operates over 24,000 stores across the country. This alliance is an addition to its broader omnichannel strategy. The partnership’s fruits are already available in over 25 cities, including Mexico City itself, Monterrey, Tijuana, Guadalajara, Pueblo, and Querétaro. Consumers can purchase OXXO’s products via the Uber Eats app, such as snacks, sodas, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, pet supplies, and so much more.
Cynthia González, OXXO’s eCommerce manager, stated that this move helps the retailer adapt to evolving consumption habits by offering “a more connected, simple, and useful customer experience.”
Uber loses bid in NYC
Uber, together with other ridesharing apps, has lost their bid to pause tippings in New York City. Previously, Uber and DoorDash filed a motion to pause the law that will require apps to ask customers to tip the delivery staff upon checkout.
The United States district judge ruled that the lawsuit that the ridesharing and delivery apps filed in December raised constitutional issues, though a preliminary injunction took place. However, the cases that were filed by Uber and DoorDash would continue even if there is already a regulation or law.
Starting on Monday, New York City residents using Uber Eats and DoorDash will be required to tip their delivery person upon checkout, instead of after the order has been delivered, and the minimum suggested tip is 10 percent.
It is understandable why Uber complained that way, since earlier tipping might cause them to lose customers.
However, authorities are firm, saying the law is intended to boost the pay of the apps’ workers and give customers the “option to tip freely.”
Uber has kept mum regarding this new rule. For more food delivery and ridesharing news, keep browsing this Ridesharing Forum site. Sign up today to start joining the discussions. Be part of the community.