The investment aims to create 2,000 jobs for delivery people and onboard 700 more restaurants on Uber Eats.
Uber Eats will invest R200 million to expand its food delivery service to townships in Gauteng, with the aim of creating 2,000 jobs for delivery people and adding 700 more restaurants to its platform.
“This investment is an ongoing effort which will go towards hardware, training, campaigns, and account support,” Uber said. Uber Eats Sub Saharan Africa general manager Nakampe Molewa said the MoU sought to stimulate township economies through digitalisation. “Our commitment will also make township markets more viable for local technology platforms, with more delivery people and merchants online.”Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Tasneem Motara said the province was pleased to partner with Uber Eats to help achieve its vision of enabling over 10,000 township businesses to access growth opportunities.
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