Instacart Slaps New ‘Regulatory’ Fee on NYC Orders After Law Takes Effect
New York City shoppers opening their Instacart apps this week were met with an unwelcome surprise at checkout — a brand-new charge quietly added to their grocery bills just days after sweeping delivery worker rules went…
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About Instacart
Maplebear Inc., doing business as Instacart, is an American retail media and delivery company based in San Francisco that operates a grocery delivery and pick-up service in the United States and Canada accessible via a website and mobile app. It allows customers to order groceries from participating retailers with the shopping being done by a personal shopper, who picks, packs, and delivers the order, while also providing alcohol delivery in regions where it is permitted.
Everything about Instacart →- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- San Francisco
- Inception
- 2012
- Website
- https://instacart.com/