Uber Gives 50% Discount On Rides In Lagos In November

FUNSHO AROGUNDADE

Uber Nigeria on Thursday announced that from 3 till 13 November all riders in Lagos will get 50 per cent off their trips.

Ebi Atawodi, General Manager Uber West Africa, said the 50 per cent off campaign, initiated and covered by Uber Nigeria, is aimed to reward loyal riders in Lagos who have made Uber their preferred choice of transportation.

“Lagos has always been a key city in Nigeria and Africa. We are always looking at innovative ways to celebrate riders, drivers and cities and we thought it was only fitting, as we come closer to the end of the year celebrations, that we reward our loyal riders with a 50 per cent discount promotion. Giving riders a more affordable option to move around their city, and drivers an increase in demand for trips.’’

To partake in the promotion, Atawodi added, riders do not need to do anything as Uber will be creating an auto-apply discount code that will ensure that rides taken throughout the campaign are automatically discounted.

“So, open the app on the 3rd November and request a ride, a driver will be curbside in minutes,” added Uber Nigeria boss.

“For those concerned about the impact on their partner’s personal income – there is no need to worry, this promotion is being covered by Uber. Driver-partners can expect more demand from fare paying passengers and less time spent idle waiting for rides.

“So, pull out your calendars and start scheduling your end of year parties and festive celebrations – and make sure to use Uber wherever it is you’re going. Uber will take you there in safely, reliably and at 50% of the original price.”

The Uber network is now available in over 450 cities in over 72 countries spanning 6 continents. To request a ride, users must download the free application for Android, iPhone, Blackberry 7, or register for Uber atwww.uber.com/go.