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The hidden cost of convenience in Ghana’s delivery economy

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The hidden cost of convenience in Ghana’s delivery economy

For the rider, the delay is often the product of something more systemic: over-promised delivery radii, congested roads the algorithm refuses to acknowledge, and platforms that prioritize order volume over realistic scheduling.

Delivery charges can shift without warning between the moment you place an order and the moment the rider arrives.

Platforms must publish realistic delivery time estimates and face consequences for chronic underperformance.

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