Why is it money better spent when you're paying for the gas and wear and tear on your car?
1)To spite the delivery service for their gouging and the way they exploit the resto, the drivers and me. Why should they be rewarded for being predators?
2)I must have 25-30 restaurants within 2-3 km of me so I think the gas and wear and tear is negligible compared to the satisfaction of getting my food within seconds of when it's ready and I can immediately resolve any potential issues. And over time, the wear and tear could probably be less than the amount I'm getting overcharged for. Even if not, you can still subtract that amount from the gas/repair amount.
I don't use Uber for food delivery especially for fast food, but it makes more financial sense to have someone else pay those car expenses instead of me.
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especially don't use it for non-fast food which should be better quality than FF. That better quality, which I'm paying more for and expecting, is being taken away from me. I liken it to being at a restaurant and you see it sit under a heat lamp for 30-45 minutes before they bring it to my table. (Would you accept that?) And, I have to pay more for the privilege of waiting. I want to actually
enjoy my meals hot and fresh instead of complaining under my breath that it's tepid and crispy dishes are now soggy. The quality of the product is very important to me.
And as I explained, for me, those travel expenses are negligible. If saving 100-200 kms. on a car that's going to rack up 150K is inconsequential I still think that the amount they gouge over time could actually be more than the wear and tear. I'd be surprised if it costs more than two bucks to drive there and back. I probably get gouged somewhere from $5-20 for each order of food.
The only place I get delivery from (and it's very rarely) is from a local pizza place that has their own cars.
Agree. Most pizza have their own dedicated drivers. I have a Thai place and Chinese place that are same. A dedicated driver will be on his way faster than a delivery service.
How fresh is the food from a fast food joint really? It's been sitting in a warming tray even when you eat onsite.
I ask my Popeyes to make the chicken and fries fresh for me. They never refuse and it takes 10-15 minutes tops, which is still less time than waiting for the heat lamp food from Uber and less money.
My veal and deli sandwiches are always made to order. They are steaming hot and I eat them on the premises. No dedicated driver means no order from me.
The only difference in garbage between onsite versus delivery is the paper bag and the sticker that seals it. All other wrappers, cups, etc are the same.
I will disagree. For Chinese and Thai each dish comes in a heavy duty paper container or plastic container and lids with each and those take up a lot of space in my garbage or recycling. Even forgetting the environment, it's more hassle and time for me to deal with.
I never order drinks because they're flat when you get them and I usually get liquids from the grocery store. You'll pay $3 for a can of pop that costs fifty cents at the store. More gouging.
I agree with your though that Uber is gouging restaurants and drivers and you can't send something back. I don't bother sending stuff back at fast food places unless it's serious like undercooked food. I'll do it at a sit down restaurant, but never fast food.
Different philosophies. Wherever and whatever you eat, you are paying for it and they are making a profit off you. You deserve to get what you are paying and should not be ashamed if it is below the quality you are expecting. I've read that by most food critics.
If you are willing to accept mediocrity, that's your choice and I'd never criticize you for your choice. I'm not. It was only because you asked, that I explained why I have my preference. Add up all the little things I mentioned and I feel that there's a big difference.
