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Channel 5 viewers were left shocked after a new documentary revealed that one customer spent £2,500 on takeaways at Deliveroo.
The revelation was made during on Deliveroo: How do they really do it?, which goes behind the scenes at the online delivery company. The programme follows delivery riders in action and provides interviews with experts and ex-employees, giving viewers a glimpse of the hidden workings of Deliveroo.
The company works by allowing customers to order food and groceries through its app or website. The food is then picked up by self-employed bicycle or motorcycle couriers who then deliver the meals or shopping to the customer's door.
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Deliveroo is mostly used for takeaways but some people are more attracted to the convenience of the app than others. The programme shared the story of one Deliveroo user, Maddie, who spent roughly £2,500 in six months on the app.
One viewer was bewildered by this fact. @JanChat56 tweeted: "£2,500 over six months on Deliveroo. I thought everyone was broke?? @channel5_tv."
Many viewers were shocked by Maddie's spending but it soon became apparent that customers were using the app to order everyday items, which ended up costing them much more. At one point a Maddie ordered a carton of milk and the cost soared.
Andy (@affable_andy) commented on the extra costs. He said: "£5.58 to get four pints of milk dropped off by #Deliveroo! Delivered in eight minutes. Customer then timed a trip to her local shop. It took three minutes longer but cost only £1.09.
"She still prefers paying to have it delivered. Is this what people are spending their money on?"
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