Uber pilots package delivery service in four Indian cities
AFTER grocery delivery and transportation of non-covid-19 patients, ride-hailing platform Uber is now piloting delivery of packages between consumers in four cities, including Gurugram and Kolkata.
The service - Uber Connect - will allow residents of Guwahati, Jaipur, Gurugram and Kolkata to send and receive packages while maintaining social distancing, Uber said in blogpost on Tuesday.
All packages should be transportable on a two-wheeler vehicle, be under 5 kilograms in weight, securely sealed and not include prohibited items such as alcohol, recreational drugs, firearms, currency or dangerous and illegal items.
‘Similar to on-demand trips, you will be able to continue monitoring the trip’s progress prior to pickup, en route, and at the drop-off. You can also share the delivery status with the recipient of the package,’ the blogpost said.
The Uber Connect option will appear in the Uber app as a new option in the vehicle selection scroller. Users will be prompted to agree to package delivery terms and conditions, and after confirming that the item complies with those terms, users can request delivery.