In a departure from its usual card-only offering, DoorDash Drive is giving restaurants the option to get paid for deliveries in cash. The move speaks to a growing societal need for flexibility and financial autonomy in times of economic crisis, as people turn to physical cash as a budgeting tool.

DoorDash has announced that drivers can now toggle between an hourly minimum wage or their existing per-delivery payment system. With labor conditions under question in various markets and industries, brands are facing pressure to prove that they are operating equitably.

Chinese households have become accustomed to the speed and convenience of door-to-door delivery as a result of the pandemic. As such, Ele.me has expanded beyond takeaway food by engaging with local economies and communities through expanded product offerings and strategic partnerships.

The global restaurant industry has been drastically affected by the pandemic, with dine-in opportunities few and far between. In China, KFC has partnered with Neolix, an autonomous vehicle producer, to create contactless, socially distanced delivery vehicles in Shanghai.