COVID-19 has hit India worse than every other nation on the planet. Given the each day spike of greater than 3.5 lakh instances within the nation, the federal government has initiated the vaccination of individuals above the age of 18 within the nation.
As the central authorities ramps up its efforts to vaccinate all adults within the nation, scores of individuals are dashing to vaccination centres to get their first jab. Many web sites and apps like FindSlot.in, GetJab.in, Under45.in, and extra have been set as much as assist folks discover vaccine slots close to their location.
Ride-hailing service Uber can be doing its bit so as to assist smoothen the vaccination course of within the nation. The app is providing free rides to eligible folks to and from vaccine centres throughout the nation, Uber introduced immediately.
In an emailed assertion, Uber stated that transportation shouldn’t be a barrier to having access to the COVID-19 vaccine.The firm stated that customers want to make use of a promo code (10M21V) so as to get a free experience to the vaccination centre.
Here are the steps customers have to observe so as to get a free experience to the vaccination centre from Uber – Tap the menu within the high left nook of the Uber app and choose “Wallet” > Select ‘Add Promo Code’ > Add Promo Code 10M21V > Navigate to the home screen and enter the pick-up/ drop-off location to the nearest vaccination centre > Confirm trip. Now, it is not know as to how Uber will verify if the trip availed by a user is indeed to (or from) a vaccination centre.
The free ride from Uber is valid on Uber Go, Uber Go Sedan, and Uber Premier only. Uber says that riders can avail up to Rs 300 worth of rides (Rs 150 to and Rs 150 from the vaccination centre).
Apart from this, Uber is also helping users find an authorised vaccination centre near them. The company has released a list of vaccination centres across India. In the list shared by Uber, it has mentioned all vaccination centres in 36 cities where the ride-hailing service functions.
Since March 2020, Uber has introduced new policies and features like introducing a mandatory mask policy and is training its drivers on community safety guidelines to help them stay safe.
