Uber Eats has tripled the area served by its grocery delivery service so residents can access supplies such as fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, poultry, rice, grains, pulses, tea, coffee and more at their doorstep and help Sri Lanka roll back Covid-19, a company spokesman said.
The demand for groceries on Uber Eats has doubled over the past year as more Sri Lankans are restricting travel and prefer the safety of their own homes.
Over the past year, the number of grocery partners choosing Uber Eats as their platform partner has almost tripled, with many recording strong sales growth. Delivery of groceries is another earning opportunity for courier partners on the platform, so that they can continue supporting themselves financially. Uber Eats worked closely with the government to ensure courier partners had curfew passes during the lockdown. Head, Uber Eats Sri Lanka, Bhavna Dadlani said, “It is heartening to see many stakeholders come together during these times and help Sri Lankans slow the spread of the pandemic. We’re proud to have played our role in this collective effort and will continue to grow our grocery delivery service to support our communities and the country in their hour of need.’’