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Foodpanda grows rider, restaurant partners in new normal

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/06/03/foodpanda-riders-gc.jpg"/><figcaption>Foodpanda riders are seen on Metro Manila streets at the height of the pandemic lockdown in this photo taken on March 26, 2020. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/file</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- Foodpanda is growing its stable of rider and restaurant partners as the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep people indoors despite the loosening of lockdowns.</p><p>Before the enhanced community quarantine in mid-March, Foodpanda had &quot;north of 5,000&quot; riders and was present in 47 cities. It continued to add drivers during the 11-week lockdown, said Foodpanda Head of Expansion and Business Development Argie Muyco.</p><p>&quot;We&#x27;re seeing some happy faces now given they&#x27;re able to operate,&quot; Muyco told ANC&#x27;s Market Edge.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/06/01/20/tasty-and-covid-free-food-businesses-try-to-soothe-virus-fears">Tasty and COVID-free: Food businesses try to soothe virus fears</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/27/20/foodpanda-now-delivers-groceries-essential-items">Foodpanda now delivers groceries, essential items</a></li></ul><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CYwk_Lg-Zm4?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Foodpanda&#x27;s grocery delivery service is being rolled out slowly, depending on the location and availability of merchant partners, Muyco said.</p><p>Metro Manila shifted to a general community quarantine or GCQ on June 1, after nearly 80 days under ECQ which was one of the world&#x27;s longest virus lockdowns.</p><p>The GCQ allows more businesses to reopen and limited train, bus, taxi and ride-share services.</p>

<p>Foodpanda is growing its stable of rider and restaurant partners as the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep people indoors despite the loosening of lockdowns.</p>

Foodpanda is growing its stable of rider and restaurant partners as the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep people indoors despite the loosening of lockdowns.