15/07/2026 16:46 - Economia
A movement that could redefine the global delivery industry and the Argentine market.
According to reports from the Spanish newspaper Cinco Días (El País) and the Argentine portal Infobae on July 14, 2026, the US multinational Uber would be preparing a new offer to take control of the German company Delivery Hero.
The operation, which is reportedly in an advanced negotiation phase, could have a direct impact on Argentina. Delivery Hero is the proud owner of PedidosYa, one of the most popular and widely used food delivery platforms in the South American country. Additionally, the German company controls Glovo in Spain and other brands globally.
If the acquisition of Delivery Hero by Uber is finalized, it would consolidate the company led by Dara Khosrowshahi as the undisputed giant of the gig economy worldwide. For our foreign readers, the 'gig economy' refers to a labor market characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work, heavily reliant on digital platforms.
Currently, Uber already operates its food delivery service Uber Eats in Argentina. A merger with PedidosYa would generate a total restructuring of the local market, creating an unparalleled delivery powerhouse in South America. PedidosYa is deeply embedded in Argentine culture, known for bringing everything from empanadas to asado directly to your door.
The delivery sector has gone through various stages of consolidation following the 2020 pandemic. This new move, dated July 2026, seeks to optimize operational costs and dominate last-mile delivery against competitors like DoorDash or Asian super apps.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
