Uber Connect Now Available In Five More Cities
Uber has announced the availability of its recently launched package delivery service - Uber Connect, in more cities, New Delhi, Noida, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Chandigarh. Piloted last week in four markets - Kolkata, Jaipur, Guwahati and Gurgaon, Uber’s latest service enables residents to send and receive items from each other within city limits, while maintaining social distancing.
With this expansion, Uber Connect will now be available across nine key Indian cities.
All packages sent via Uber Connect should be transportable on a two wheeler vehicle, be under 5 kilograms in weight, securely sealed and not include prohibited items such as alcohol, recreational drugs, or dangerous and illegal items.
Prabhjeet Singh, Director-Operations and Head of Cities, Uber India & South Asia, said, “We are delighted to extend Uber Connect to five more cities so residents can stay connected by sending items to their friends and family, while practicing social distancing. The positive response to our pilot program last week has encouraged us to expand the availability of Uber Connect. It helps support cities and communities through our technology and network by moving what matters. Additionally, we create earning opportunities for driver partners.”
Similar to on-demand trips, customers will be able to continue monitoring the trip’s progress prior to pickup, en route, and at the dropoff. Customers can also share the delivery status with the recipient of the package.
