Uber to introduce two new service offerings in Nigeria
Uber, a ride-hailing giant, has said it is introducing two new services for the Nigerian market. The ride hailing company, which also offers freight, courier and other transport services, said the two services, ‘ Uber Connect’ and ‘Uber Hourly’, will be available for Nigeria customers in the next few months.
The company’s country manager, Tope Akinwumi, speaking about the new services, noted that the initiative emanated from the desire to bring innovativeness in solving the transportation needs of people.
Uber’s representative, further said: “As we want to show our commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians, and more importantly, unlocking access to earning opportunities for drivers, we believe this announcement is a step in the right direction.”
Uber Hourly, which is already operating in several cities around the world, is an alternative to on-demand, point-to-point trips that will provide riders added convenience with no need to re-book their ride.
The Hourly will enable riders to book rides by the hour, providing them with a single driver for their entire journeys especially for riders who may need extra time to complete tasks, also availing drivers the opportunity to make more money.
While the Uber Connect service is a logistics facilitating technology that helps customers send packages to friends and family that is quick and affordable using the Uber app.
Uber Connect is currently operational in Ghana, South Africa and Kenya and other countries across the globe.
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