UberEATS comes to UK to take on Deliveroo

Jun 6, 2016 | Mobile

Uber is planning to expand its takeaway deliver service to the UK after launching in 16 other cities around the world, according to a news report. Uber has not officially confirmed the claims but the company has already advertised for “a restaurant partnerships manager” to build collaborations with the British food industry, according toBuzzfeed. The […]

Uber is planning to expand its takeaway deliver service to the UK after launching in 16 other cities around the world, according to a news report.


Uber has not officially confirmed the claims but the company has already advertised for “a restaurant partnerships manager” to build collaborations with the British food industry, according toBuzzfeed.
The company is also reportedly recruiting cycle couriers and scooters drivers in London.
UberEats will join a crowded market with Deliveroo and Just Eat offering a similar service.
The UberEat app lets customers get food from their local restaurants to be delivered directly to their door.
“UberEATS has been hugely popular in every city around the world we have launched it in, so the fact we are exploring the UK market shouldn’t come as a surprise.
“We’re always looking at what other services we can bring to the market here,” a spokesperson for Uber said.
The news come as the ride hailing company prepares to launch “Get there with Uber”, its first major advertising UK campaign, which aime to positions the company as an “essential” part of the transport mix.

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