The deal is scheduled to close by the end of this year.
Yandex and VK signed an agreement under which Delivery Club will go under the control of Yandex. This is reported in the press releases of the companies.
As noted in the "Yandex", the site and application Delivery Club will operate as before, the company will continue to work on the development of the brand delivery service.
According to the press release "Yandex", Delivery Club and the service "Yandex. Food" will move to a single technological platform. In this regard, the density of orders per square kilometer will be higher, couriers will be able to earn more, and customers services - to receive their orders faster.
Among the other advantages of the transition Delivery Club under the wing of Yandex, is access to the platform Yandex. Pro, which distributes orders and builds optimal routes. Also, orders from different applications, but to the same house, the courier will be able to deliver together.
Among the pluses for couriers, the company notes insurance for the time of delivery, similar sick leave and legal assistance.