# Student-Run Delivery Services This Service Uses Student Couriers to Deliver Meals on Campus By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meals-on-campus References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/08/25/tapingo-launches-a-student-run-delivery-service-plus-other-new-ordering-options/?ncid=rss) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id423822370) 'Tapingo' recently introduced a new service that relies on student couriers to deliver meals on campus. The popular app currently provides a [mobile ordering service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-ordering-system) that is used at 125 different schools throughout the US. The app is now expanding its platform with an [on-demand delivery feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-delivery-app-development-solutions). 'Tapingo Delivery' is a new feature that allows students to have food delivered on-demand. Students can choose to order food from off-campus restaurants, as well as on-campus eateries. Because college campuses are highly condensed areas, the app provides quick and efficient food deliveries. The service is staffed entirely by student couriers who have the option to accept deliveries based on their own schedule. The flexible work schedule allows students to deliver meals on campus whenever it is convenient for them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Student-run Delivery:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing a platform that connects student couriers with local businesses to offer on-demand delivery services in college campuses. - **Mobile Ordering:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating a mobile app that facilitates food ordering and on-demand delivery from both on-campus and off-campus eateries for college students. - **Flexible Work Schedule:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Building a platform that enables students to choose their own work hours and participate in on-campus food delivery services based on their convenience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Delivery:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrating a student courier system into existing food delivery platforms to offer efficient on-campus meal deliveries. - **Mobile Apps:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing mobile applications that cater to college students' food ordering and on-demand delivery needs. - **Gig Economy:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating a gig economy platform specifically designed for college students to engage in flexible on-campus meal delivery services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Student Food Delivery Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dashpass-for-students.md) - [Delivery-Only Restaurant Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveryonly-restaurant-app.md) - [Localized Food Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/localized-food-delivery-app.md) - [College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-shop.md) - [Student-Focused Foodie Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveroo-the-grub-crawl.md) - [Partnered Food Delivery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-delivery.md) - [In-House Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bok-a-bok-chicken.md) - [Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-just-walk-out.md) - [Student-Targeted Delivery Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/college-student-membership-program.md)