Uber-PedidosYa acquisition sparks hope and concern among Paraguayan businesses

The recent acquisition of PedidosYa by Uber has generated a mix of anticipation and caution among Paraguayan businesses, particularly in the gastronomy and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sectors. PedidosYa, a prominent food delivery and e-commerce platform, operates across several countries, including Paraguay, making Uber's move a significant development for the local market.

Guido Estigarribia, president of the Association of Lomiteros and Gastronomic Workers of Paraguay (Asogapa), expressed a wait-and-see approach. He stated that there have been no immediate issues with the new system and hopes the acquisition will not lead to increased costs. Estigarribia anticipates that any changes will be aimed at enhancing the delivery service, leveraging Uber's broader platform capabilities.

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When I say a better service, I mean that they will have more elements on the platform to be able to deliver food in better time. Because it won't just be motorcycles, but maybe they can use the entire Uber platform to provide the service.

Oliver Gayet, president of the Association of Restaurants of Paraguay (ARPY), views the acquisition as a natural business strategy unfolding globally. He hopes Uber's integration will result in a more efficient delivery system, potentially utilizing more than just motorcycles for service. For SMEs, delivery services have been crucial for competing digitally and facilitating immediate logistics. Guillermina Coronel de Imlach, president of the Association of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Asomipymes), noted that this consolidation under a multinational giant like Uber could streamline logistics within a single ecosystem, potentially expanding the reach for many businesses.

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This integration will unify in a single ecosystem.