The end of the Covid pandemic has been positive for most businesses – but not all. The astronomical growth of food delivery services during lockdown has collapsed, with perhaps predictable consequences. Takeaway delivery giant, Just Eat has responded to the turndown with an ‘efficiency drive’ which will end its employment scheme for 1700 workers and return to a ‘gig economy’ model, using freelance, self-employed delivery staff instead.
“Just Eat UK is reorganising and simplifying its delivery operation as part of the ongoing goal of improving efficiency,” a spokesperson said. “There will be no impact to the service provided to partners and customers.”