At the Go Get global consumer virtual event, Uber has Uber
Connect and Uber Hourly will be available in Nigeria in the next few months.
The American technology company in a bid to ensure they
build products that will help provide riders and earners with everyday
solutions and earning opportunities ss cities slowly lift restrictions, made
the announcement at the Go Get global consumer virtual event.
Tope Akinwumi, Uber’s country manager for Nigeria explains:
“We want to bring innovations designed to help people get anywhere and get
anything as cities start to move again. As we want to show our commitment to
improving the lives of Nigerians, and more importantly, unlocking access to
earning opportunities for drivers, we believe this announcement is a step in
the right direction.”
On-demand, point-to-point trips
Hourly is an alternative to on-demand, point-to-point trips
that will provide riders added convenience with no need to re-book their ride.
From a trip from the office to the pharmacy to the
supermarket to home, riders can use their time as they wish without having to
request multiple one-way trips with different drivers when running an errand or
getting things done.
“Hourly already launched in several cities around the world
including Dar es Salaam and based on those insights and the warm reception from
both riders and drivers, we’re excited to bring this to Nigeria.
“We built this feature for those moments when you anticipate
you’ll need extra time getting things done, and so drivers can access a
meaningful earnings opportunity while “locking in” an upfront time frame for
the service provided,” said Akinwumi.
A quick and affordable way to send packages
Uber Connect can help communities stay connected during the
health crisis. Leveraging Uber’s logistics technology and network, Uber Connect
provides people with a quick and affordable way to send packages to friends and
family using the Uber app.
“The agility of our platform allows us to quickly adapt our
products to meet the evolving needs of communities impacted by the health
crisis while experimenting with new revenue streams and earning opportunities
for drivers,” Akinwumi explained.
Uber Connect is already available in Ghana, South Africa and
Kenya, including other countries across the globe.
Providing a trusted solution to ensure riders can run
errands and send packages affordably while introducing unique and flexible
economic opportunities for drivers will not only support a struggling economy,
but create opportunity for growth, both now and in the future.
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