https://www.wired.com/story/delivery-apps-offer-restaurants-lifeline-cost/

Miami chef Richard Hales was sitting on his couch two weeks ago, a rare moment of downtime for the owner of four restaurants, when he saw an ad for Uber Eats that jolted—and angered—him.

Using #eatlocal, the promotion offered app users free delivery in the name of supporting local restaurants. Diners have disappeared and many restaurants have closed, at least temporarily, as people stay home to comply with social distancing recommendations amid the coronavirus pandemic. In much of the country, take out and delivery are the only options for restaurants.