On Wednesday, most attempts to reach the Web site were unsuccessful. Those who were able to download the front page were greeted by a message informing them that services had been suspended because of heavy traffic clogging the Web site. At the launch, the company announced that it would deliver food from local restaurants and specialty food stores to homes near its base in the north Taiwan city of Hsinchu. A second base, serving the densely-populated Taipei area, will be established in June. Thirty to 90 minutes would be the normal wait, Huang said.
Customers can pay by credit card over the Internet, or by cash when the food is delivered.
There is no minimum charge, and no additional delivery charge.