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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Autonomous van in China with its front end hiked up on a metal fence. Right: Woman pushing the front end of an autonomous van in China. Tweet text overlay reads, "In China, driverless delivery vans have become a total meme, they plow through crumbling roads, fresh concrete, motorcycles, anything."

Culture

China’s driverless vans are delivering the package, no matter what stands in their way

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

“Route paused, hearts melted”: UPS drivers are posting the cutest dogs along their delivery routes on Facebook

Left: Screenshot from grainy footage of Amazon delivery driver dropping package over a fence as two large dogs jump up at her. Right: Bitten-up blue Hydroflask.

“Girl that’s all on you”: Homeowner posts “proof” of bad Amazon driver—it quickly backfires

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

doordash delivery for american airline miles

“Where did you find out about this?”: San Francisco couple signs up as DoorDash delivery drivers to receive 5K in American Airlines points

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“I’ve never laughed harder at them trying to find product”: Confused male DoorDashers are filling up Sephora stores thanks to a beauty sale

“This is not the flex you think it is”: Cops deliver woman’s GrubHub order after arresting her driver

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Screenshot of texting conversation between customer demanding Instacart Shopper carry 22 water bottles up 17 floors

“You have to use the stairs”: Instacart shopper floored after customer demands 17th floor delivery

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

woman ups delivery driver shows off her deliveries

“Do you get the easier routes because you’re a girl?”: UPS worker shares a look at the large amount of deliveries she’ll be making that day

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

3 Panel Image of Woman with long hair and white blouse, and UPS logo

“The UPS guy shows up to my door and asked me for $230”: Woman accepts package delivery. Then the UPS man returns

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

2 panel image: an Amazon delivery driver smiling. The exterior of a nothing Bundt Cakes store.

“Every time I come here”: Amazon delivery driver shows the “Nothing Bundt Cake method” to get free cake

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

2 panel image: on the left a person explains with tears in their eyes, on the right is the exterior of a typical Fed Ex truck.

“Babe, pull over and call 911. NO JOB is worth value over your health!”: FedEx worker looks down at her Apple Watch. Her heart rate is 154

2 panel image. Dog lying down in yard near FedEx driver on left. FedEx truck on right.

‘I’m so sorry to tell you…’: FedEx driver makes delivery to house. Then she notices their dog isn’t moving

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

2 panel image: a person explains and the Uber Eats logo on a phone.

‘Y’all allowing her to deliver with a 63% satisfaction rate?’: Uber Eats driver takes picture of food at customer’s house. Then she runs off with it

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains. In the middle is an Amazon delivery truck in the snow.

‘I don’t understand why Amazon drivers pull into the driveway, FedEx, UPS, and USPS don’t’: Woman says Amazon driver got stuck in her driveway. Then she goes out to check on her

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Amazon packages delivered at home(l) Amazon Delivery Building Sign(c) Amazon Van(r)

Delivery Drivers