Uber Eats to deliver essential supplies in Dhaka

Uber is partnering with grocery chains and small independent businesses in Dhaka to deliver essential supplies to customers at their doorstep so that the ridesharing company can help contain the spread of COVID-19 and showcase solidarity with the government.

Following the temporary closure of all dine-in restaurants and shopping centres, Uber Eats will comply with all hygiene measures and traffic restrictions to deliver essential supplies to customers the same day, according to a media release received today (Saturday).

This service will also enable citizens to stay at home and thereby support the government’s objectives for limited mobility.

“Our partnership with the grocery chains and small independent businesses to deliver essential everyday items via Uber Eats will keep Bangladesh’s supply chains moving, and help authorities enforce a nationwide lockdown for containing COVID-19.”, said Misha Ali, Uber Eats Lead, Bangladesh.

By sharing its technology and vast network of delivery partners with the government, Uber is helping to free up precious state resources so that they can be channelled towards life-saving efforts, the release added.