Co-op and Pinga announce zero emission delivery tie up

The Co-op has partnered with startup Pinga to offer zero emission online grocery deliveries in East London. 

Over 500 of the convenience retailer’s products will initially be available through Pinga’s app, serving up to one million people living close to five stores located in Hackney, Stepney and Stoke Newington. 

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Once an order has been placed, grocery items are selected by a ‘Pinga Partner’ and are delivered to the customer’s door in 90 minutes or less, mainly on foot, electric scooter or bicycle. Pinga says that it is working towards 100% emission free deliveries in the coming months. 

Co-op expects its same-day online delivery offer - through coop.co.uk/shop - and with partners - to be available from more than 650 of its stores across the UK by the end of 2020. 

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