COVID-19: Uber expands delivery options for retail, personal items

Uber unveiled plans to expand delivery of groceries and other goods from retailers as part of its response to the global coronavirus lockdowns.

The ridesharing giant said a new service called Uber Direct would focus on grocery and convenience store deliveries — where social distancing and other obstacles have made shopping more difficult.

“We’ve heard from retailers and manufacturers around the world looking to introduce delivery through Uber, as an operationally efficient way to reach their customers or manage internal delivery needs,” San Francisco-based Uber said in a statement late Sunday.

“Shoppers can now place orders from select retailers and get their items delivered right to their doorstep — without contact.”