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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Josh Taylor

Deliveroo’s sudden collapse in Australia leaves delivery riders scrambling to find new jobs

A man on a bicycle with a Deliveroo bag on his back, cycling on a city footpath
Experts say other food delivery companies may collapse, after Deliveroo suddenly ceased Australian operations. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

Business and delivery riders have been left scrambling to find a replacement for Deliveroo after the company’s sudden departure from Australia overnight.

Experts warn Deliveroo’s closure could be the first of several meal-delivery services to disappear due to challenging economic conditions, while prices for deliveries may rise to make the industry more sustainable.

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