What DoorDash says its $17 billion deal for Instacart means for delivery workers
Source: Business Insider ·
DoorDash's $17B acquisition of Instacart could expand delivery options, affecting gig workers' opportunities and app functionality.
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DoorDash plans to keep Instacart's brand after the $17 billion acquisition wins federal approval.Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesDoorDash says its planned acquisition of Instacart will create new opportunities for delivery workers.The $17 billion deal would preserve both apps, DoorDash said.DoorDash also plans to start listing restaurants on the Instacart app.Gig workers could see changes to how they make deliveries if DoorDash's $17 billion deal for Instacart goes through.The companies announced the acquisition on Thursday after several years of considering a deal. It would give DoorDash, long one of the dominant names in restaurant delivery, a much stronger position in grocery delivery.The acquisition would also bring together millions of gig workers who make deliveries for both companies.Here's what we know so far about how the deal would affect delivery workers:DoorDash plans to keep the Instacart appIf the deal wins federal approval, DoorDash doesn't plan to fold…