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The complaint says DoorDash drivers began waiting to batch multiple orders together after gaining virtual visibility into kitchen systems, allowing them to see when pizzas would come out of the oven.

Instead of immediately leaving with a completed order, the suit claims drivers waited "up to fifteen (15) minutes" for additional deliveries, increasing the time between when a pizza is removed from the oven rack and when it leaves the building to be delivered. That delay slowed deliveries, disappointed customers, and caused a sharp drop in sales, the suit says.

The lawsuit also alleges Dashers could see tip amounts and whether orders were cash payments, making some drivers less likely to accept certain deliveries.

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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 13 points 7 hours ago (2 children)

What a lame cyber punk dystopia. Can’t even get our pizzas on time.

[–] bananapinball@sh.itjust.works 21 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (3 children)

Maybe we should ~~make~~ put Uncle Enzo in charge of the Pizza delivery agents. Pizza would be on time.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 7 points 7 hours ago

Can't believe you just beat me to the Snow Crash reference.

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 6 points 7 hours ago

I knew I remembered that name. Great book and reference.

[–] XLE@piefed.social 1 points 6 hours ago

At least the deliveries were on time

[–] fitgse@sh.itjust.works 8 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Crazy that in 1990 we could get pizzas in the burbs in under 30 minutes with no technology and free delivery. Now I can’t even get them still warm…

[–] bajabound@lemmy.world 4 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

And it's $3-5* bucks on top of a tip to get it.

*A delivery fee is not a tip.

I just pick up pizza now or go to a restaurant.