Uber, Flutterwave Introduce Cashless Payment
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Uber has introduced ‘Uber Cash’ to promote cashless transactions across all its products.
Uber Cash is facilitated by Flutterwave, an online payment solution, to ensure the easiest and most reliable payment options are made available for indigenous people.
According to the company, riders can pay for their upcoming trips with Uber Cash, creating a stress-free way to travel, further adding to the convenience this payment method offers.
“Digital payments help ensure the well-being of both the rider and driver by limiting unnecessary physical contact and it is the encouraged method of payment should travel be necessary. Existing payment options will still be available including cash (for rides only), debit card and gift cards, this new feature offers a seamless way to make and further control payment on Uber”.
It further stated that this payment method creates an app-specific account that can be preloaded with any amount, to be used on upcoming trips. The account can be topped-up via the user’s Ride account and used as and when needed on Uber, allowing the user to control the amount spent on the specific app, further helping them control their budget.
Director of Uber in Sub-Saharan Africa, Alon Lits, said Uber Cash is another way to create a seamless experience for all our users and that the new option introduces a method of payment that is easily controllable, convenient and reliable.
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