Uber’s $15 Billion Delivery Hero Takeover Gains Board Backing
THE SO WHAT
A $15B move for Delivery Hero consolidates more of the global delivery graph under Uber, tightening its data and logistics advantage. If you rely on third‑party delivery, expect pricing and policy leverage to increase—and start mapping where you need multi‑homing or owned last‑mile capacity.
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