Drivers to gain concessions such as free doctor consultations, access to micro loans, etc.
Uber, the world’s largest on-demand ride-sharing company, today announced the rollout of its driver rewards program, ‘Uber Plus,’ enabling its driver partners to earn points for rides so that they can win free doctor consultations, concessions on education modules, access to micro loans, faster airport pickups, and savings on vehicle maintenance costs.
These points will be earned over a fixed period of every three months and can be accumulated to unlock higher tiers such as Blue, Gold, Platinum and Diamond, which in turn will enable driver partners to access better rewards.
After an initial pilot phase in Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh and Mumbai, Uber Plus has now been rolled out across 10 new cities in the country- Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kochi, Guwahati and Jaipur.
Commenting on the launch, Prabhjeet Singh, Head of Cities, Uber India and South Asia said, “We, at Uber, have always believed that there is no Uber without our driver partners. We have always worked towards prioritizing their welfare and making them feel valued, respected and appreciated. Uber Plus is a sincere effort in that direction and will enable our driver partners to access greater benefits during their everyday journeys so that they can accomplish their dreams.”