UAE Covid vaccine: Discounts announced for Uber riders

UAE Covid vaccine: Discounts announced for Uber riders

Uber has announced that it will offer discounted rides to people looking to receive Covid-19 vaccination in the UAE, in an effort to contain the spread of the virus.

Riders will be able to avail 25 per cent off two Uber rides, up to Dh20 each to and from public vaccination centres across the UAE. The rides will commence from January 25 until February 8 for people of all ages and nationalities.

The commitment comes as part of Uber's global initiative to help communities move what matters, supporting public authorities and cities as they work to fight the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

People across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will be able to book the trips to and from 43 centres using the Uber app. This includes a number of Dubai Health Authority centres in Dubai, the SEHA Vaccination Centre and other select centres in Abu Dhabi, and MOHAP authorised centres in Sharjah.

Rifad Mahasneh, Uber general manager in the UAE, said: “We applaud the government's ambition to vaccinate 50 per cent of the community by the end of March and we would like to do our part to support