Few years ago, delivery apps such as UberEats, GrubHub, FoodPanda, Deliveroo were the disruptive technology that gave way to a closer link between the gig economy and restaurants. Thanks to these apps, restaurants are able to make deliveries and reach more customers. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants that have turned to rely solely on these apps for business are feeling the pain- the pain of higher costs. With most of the delivery apps charging 40% of the order taken, restaurants are now losing money.

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Delivery apps（Food-delivery apps） n. - 外送平台

• Delivery apps deliver restaurant food and groceries. 
• Foodpanda and UberEats are the most well-known food-delivery apps in Taiwan. 

Hostage n. - 被綁架的人

• The tourists were taken hostage by the gunman. 
• Wine growers have been held hostage to the interests of the cereal and soybean farmers. 

Deceptive adj. - 虛偽的，詐欺的

• Appearances can be deceptive.
• The firm is indicted for deceptive business practices.