Pinkbot's New Hardware Hits the Streets - Literally - of Miami
Street-running bots head to Philly, Jersey City and Chicago
Pinkbot — the Miami and Toronto-based delivery robot startup formerly known as Tiny Mile — has quietly rolled out some big updates.
On the hardware-front, the company just released its V5 robots, updating the form-factor to house a large pizza, returning to a four-wheel configuration, and now running three times faster than before. More importantly, after 30 months of research, the machines are now licensed to drive on-road, as you can see in the video above, putting this lightly-capitalized company in the same category as behemoths like Nuro.
PARTNER | DoorDash vs. Uber Eats: The Flower Delivery Battle That Could Shape the Future of On-Demand’s Delivery
Mother’s Day. Valentine’s Day. These aren’t just big days for gifts — they’re a battleground for retail delivery dominance. For many customers, their first non-food delivery happens on a holiday. That first experience can shape loyalty for every delivery after.
The Gridwise Special Occasion Report unpacks how platform performance on key dates is revealing early leaders in the race for retail.
Mother’s Day demand exploded: Delivery volume spiked 1,174% above baseline in 2025, up from 723% in 2024.
Uber Eats surged on Valentine’s Day: Its market share jumped from 25% to 52% — more than doubling overnight.
DoorDash market share declined on Mother’s Day: Market share fell from 60% to 43%, marking a significant year-over-year drop.
🔗 Get the full report and see what these seasonal shifts mean for the future of delivery.
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