Uber launches ride services in Sharjah

  • Date: 18-Aug-2020
  • Source: Gulf Business
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:UAE
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Uber launches ride services in Sharjah

Uber has launched its ride-hailing services in the emirate of Sharjah, it announced on Tuesday.

Customers in Sharjah can access UberSelect, Uber's more affordable service.

Apart from serving the community, the launch is timed to create "additional earning opportunities for drivers during a challenging time“, the company said in a statement.

"We've seen the benefits of rapid technology adoption and improved access to transportation in the region. Covid-19 has presented unprecedented challenges, but as we work towards accelerating recovery, we're focusing on our strengths - offering safe, reliable, and affordable mobility solutions and investing in securing the livelihoods of drivers by creating additional earning opportunities,“ said Rifad Mahasneh, general manager, GCC and Levant at Uber MENA.

"The UAE is committed to driving urban mobility and leading smart cities of the