DoorDash to Test Food Delivery by Autonomous Car

January 3rd, 2019 at 1:00 PM EST

Photo Caption: The General Motors-backed Cruise Automation will begin piloting driverless delivery in the San Francisco market early 2019.

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The restaurant industry, much like the auto industry, is still a few years away from fully capitalizing on self-driving car technology. So don't expect food to show up at your doorstep without human aid anytime soon.

DoorDash is partnering with General Motors’ self-driving car subsidiary Cruise Automation to pilot food and grocery delivery. According to the agreement announced today, DoorDash will use autonomous vehicles to bring food to select customers in the San Francisco area. The program, set to

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