Resilience of on-demand delivery startups tested amid Covid-19 crunch time
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STARTUPS in Singapore's on-demand delivery ecosystem - spanning food and grocery delivery, and last-mile logistics - are bracing for a surge in demand and tougher operating conditions amid the shutdown of most workplaces and a freeze on dining out during the Covid-19 outbreak.
The authorities have rolled out some support. But with such on-demand delivery players yet to turn a profit and prove their sustainability, industry watchers have raised concerns about whether the startups can keep up with demand while controlling costs.
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