Delivery Marketplace Platforms
Peer-to-Peer delivery platforms (also known as “crowdshipping” or crowdsourced shipping) is one of the sharing economy areas that is competing for the market share along with traditional delivery options like post offices, FedEx, DHL, and others. The model varies between different platforms but essentially connects a driver/traveller who is en route will pick up a package/product/grocery and take it to the customers at the other end of their trip. With the growing number of delivery-only food businesses that are leveraging data, on-demand transport infrastructure, and strategically placed kitchens are helping restaurants expand their coverage with minimal upfront investment.