If you’re a fan of Uber and a fan of good food, get ready for an exciting new expansion to the Uber brand that will merge these two together. The online cab company launched UberEATS this afternoon – a new, reliable way to order tasty meals can request their favourite foods using the UberEATS app.
UberEATS is an on-demand food delivery app powered by Uber, and it’s just as easy and convenient to use as the rides app people know and love. UberEATS partners with only the best local restaurants to get customers the food they want, delivered faster. At launch, UberEATS already offers some of the best food Jozi has to offer, including meals from the likes of Casalottis, Momo Baohaus, Krunch, Fishmonger and Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream.
What’s really cool about this app is that they state that time between ordering and receiving your food is only around 35 minutes. Delivery is a cool R20 (the minimum fare of using an Uber X) and your food is fully customizable! The UberEATS app can be downloaded on the app store or through the Uber rides app, and meals can be requested for delivery in Northern Johannesburg from 07am to 10pm, seven days a week. UberEATS couriers will be made up of the best Uber driver-partners in Jozi and eaters can rate their courier as well as the restaurant, by giving them a “thumbs up”, or “thumbs down”, to ensure service stays excellent.
“We’re so excited to finally be launching UberEATS in Johannesburg, one of the world’s trendiest food destinations. UberEATS makes life simpler and more satisfying for those who are short on time and with the hustle and bustle in Joburg we know it’s the best city to launch in,” says Alon Lits, General Manager, Uber Sub-Saharan Africa. “What’s great about UberEATS, other than the fact that we’re aiming to get food to “eaters” in the shortest amount of time, is that good restaurants can now expand their business reach, while our delivery partners have access to new flexible economic opportunities. And, for the first time restaurants will be able to use Uber’s data to get feedback from their customers.”
Using the app is really quick and easy. In fact, you can get your choice of delicious food delivered to your doorstep in just six easy steps:
1. Download the app or go to ubereats.com to find what you’re craving, and we’ll handle the rest.
2. Sign in – you can use your existing Uber account for UberEATS – or create a new one.
3. Tell us where to deliver – add your home, work, or any other address you’d like.
4. Browse local restaurants – search for your favourite local restaurant or try something new.
5. Check out with a tap – simply pay with your card on file. And remember, the delivery fee is R20.
6. Track your order – watch as your order gets picked up and delivered right to your door.
UberEATS launches in Johannesburg on the 29th of September and will expand to other areas of Gauteng shortly. Enter the TryEatsZA promo code on checkout and enjoy up to R100 off your first order. Available for new UberEATS users only.
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