Uber moves into package delivery

This week, Uber launched a new service that will allow users to send and receive packages through their network of drivers, whose finances have been hammered by the pandemic.  

Dubbed Uber Connect, the company describes the feature as an “on-demand delivery solution for family and friends”. For example, if you leave a friend’s house and realise your coat or sunglasses were left behind, the prospect of driving back across town to fetch it might seem daunting...

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Subscribe Sign in

Cancel anytime.

Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

SIGN UP

SIGN IN

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.