News / UPS pushes into same-day market with Roadie purchase

20/09/2021

UPS is reaching into the same-day market with the takeover of final mile provider Roadie for an undisclosed sum. The technology-based provider leverages some 200,000 verified gig drivers to deliver e-commerce.

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year.

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