drpvn t1_j8wl90q wrote on February 17, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Reply to comment by NYCCrone in Controversy over neighborhood hubs for food delivery workers in Manhattan by Shreddersaurusrex

It’s quite easy to just walk down to a local restaurant and pick the food up.

pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j8wy0rk wrote on February 17, 2023 at 3:23 PM

In my experience 20% cheaper too. Adds up quick. That’s 1 in 5 meals free.

CorporalDingleberry t1_j8xmlsk wrote on February 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM

My thing is that what if I want delivery from some place in my neighborhood, but it's more than a few blocks away? (i.e. if I live in the West 60s but there's a place I want food from in the West 80s). 20 blocks each way is a bit far to pick-up food since it may not even be hot when you get it back. Whereas 20 blocks straight down a bike should be pretty quick and easy.

Agreed though that this doesn't mean delivery workers should ride bikes like maniacs. I hate how they go through red lights and go the wrong way.

ks_ t1_j92p155 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 7:54 PM

citibike

drpvn t1_j8xn76m wrote on February 17, 2023 at 6:04 PM

I usually only order from places that are a block or two away.

lupuscapabilis t1_j91b5xd wrote on February 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM

The real white privilege

drpvn t1_j91bcao wrote on February 18, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Jealous?

Shreddersaurusrex OP t1_j91emno wrote on February 18, 2023 at 2:28 PM

That’s ~ 1.25 miles. Should be worth the driver’s while for such a distance.

Alskdj56 t1_j8z6i20 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 12:20 AM

Just eat a salad, damn