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DoorDash Q2 2026: Revenue Up, Net Income Down

DoorDash reported strong operational growth in Q2 2026 with orders rising 27% to 970 million, gross order volume (GOV) up 36% to $33.1 billion, and revenue increasing 36% to $4.5 billion. Adjusted EBITDA climbed substantially to $914 million (up 40%), but net income fell 30% to $200 million as the company increased investments in AI, international expansion and new technologies including autonomous delivery (robots and drones). DoorDash cited contributions from integrations such as Deliveroo and remains optimistic, guiding toward a Q3 GOV of up to $34 billion while expecting higher near-term costs from its investments.

• Orders in Q2 2026 rose 27% to 970 million.
• Gross order volume (GOV) increased 36% to $33.1 billion in Q2 2026.
• Revenue grew 36% to $4.5 billion in Q2 2026.

Coolr & Deliveroo Jude Bellingham Lookalike Campaign

Hello Partner's Influencer Insider newsletter (published 2026-07-23) highlights a viral marketing activation: a Coolr x Deliveroo Jude Bellingham lookalike contest that included a £1,966 prize and in-person fan meet-up. The issue also recaps CreatorFest 2026 sessions (to be posted for Partner+ members), links to Creator Craft Awards winners, and flags two industry items: Adobe research that 83% of people forget ads within 24 hours and an Instagram product change announced by Adam Mosseri allowing users to replace audio on feed posts and carousels after publication. The newsletter frames these items as creator-marketing and experiential tactics relevant to brands and creators.

• Hello Partner published the Influencer Insider newsletter on 2026-07-23.
• Coolr and Deliveroo ran a Jude Bellingham lookalike contest that flooded social feeds.
• The campaign included a £1,966 prize.

Lyft app launches in Europe

Lyft app launches in Europe Sep 30, 2026

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Lyft (2026-10-01)

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle a California driver misclassification lawsuit, covering the period from April 6, 2016, to December 15, 2020, before Proposition 22. The settlement, which requires judicial approval, resolves claims brought by the State of California, the Labor Commissioner, and private plaintiffs under PAGA. Lyft denies any wrongdoing and notes no prospective operational changes. The California Labor Commissioner will forgo its share to direct funds to drivers who filed wage claims. Lyft can pay over four years with a cap of $12.4 million in interest. Previously, Lyft had accrued $210 million and reaffirmed its Q3 2026 guidance. This settlement is specific to Lyft; Uber still faces a similar lawsuit.

• Lyft agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve California driver misclassification claims for April 6, 2016 – December 15, 2020, subject to court approval.
• Lyft can pay over four years with up to $12.4 million in interest; no admission of liability or operational changes.
• The California Labor Commissioner will forgo its share to direct funds to drivers who filed wage claims.

Seattle Bans AI-Based Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores

Seattle's City Council voted 7-2 to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores, becoming the first US city to prohibit supermarkets from using AI and personal data to set individualized prices. The 'Fair Pricing and Transparency Act' targets data such as browsing history, real-time location, estimated income, family size, and health status. The ban applies to large grocery retailers online and in physical stores, while traditional coupons and open discounts remain allowed. Consumer Reports research found price differences of up to 23% for identical items on Instacart, and similar practices at Uber and Lyft. Other states like Maryland, Connecticut, and New Jersey have signed similar laws, but Seattle's is the most extensive. In the EU, personalized pricing is not prohibited but must be disclosed, and the upcoming Digital Fairness Act may address such practices.

• Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores.
• The 'Fair Pricing and Transparency Act' prohibits using AI and personal data to set individual prices.
• Consumer Reports found price differences of up to 23% for identical items on Instacart.