Uber Extends Its Free UberMedic Service To More Public Hospitals In Delhi
Uber has extended its UberMedic service free of charge to two more leading public hospitals in New Delhi, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital for transporting frontline healthcare workers. UberMedic Service is already transporting frontline medical workers in 30 hospitals across 19 cities
The offer comes shortly after a government order further restricted movement across the capital, which is listed as a Red Zone. Other leading public hospitals in New Delhi such as Sri Ganga Ram Hospital, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Safdarjung Hospital are already using UberMedic.
Sharing details about the service, Prabhjeet Singh, Director, Operations and Head of Cities, Uber India & South Asia, said, “The Government has been working tirelessly to contain the spread of COVID-19 and this partnership is our contribution to help India win its battle against the pandemic. We, at Uber, salute our healthcare workers who continue putting themselves at risk for the sake of others. We are also grateful to UbeMedic drivers who help transport these heroes to and from their homes to healthcare facilities. We will continue to support the Indian government in these challenging times.”
Free rides to support hospitals in New Delhi is part of Uber’s global commitment, recently announced by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, to provide 10 million rides and food deliveries free of charge to healthcare workers, seniors, and people in need. All the UberMedic cars being provided to New Delhi hospitals are fitted with a roof-to-floor plastic sheeting enclosing the driver, thereby limiting contact with the rider. Additionally, to maintain safety and hygiene standards, while moving what matters, all drivers are being trained in safety procedures and are being provided with personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, sanitizers and disinfectants to sanitize the cars between rides.
