Uber Connect, is a new feature that will allow users to send packages to through the Uber app. Photo: File
DURBAN - Uber Connect, is a new feature that will allow users to send packages to through the Uber app.
The feature was launched in April and was first available in 25 cities in Australia, Mexico, and the US.
Uber Connect is currently available in four South African cities including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.
This feature provides a cost-effective, on-demand delivery solution for family and friends.
Users will be provided with an upfront price so they know the cost before even sending their package. Below is breakdown of the cost of Uber Connect:
- Booking fee: R10
- Per Km: R5.45
- Minimum Fare: R25
Frans Hiemstra, General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, said, “We have been working tirelessly to find innovative ways to leverage our technology to make it easier than ever to send packages or items while unlocking additional earning opportunities for drivers on our platform”.
According to Uber, during this challenging time, it wanted to help people with a cost-effective on-demand delivery solution that allows them to send packages.
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