Uber, MasterCard to Provide 120,000 Trips to Frontline Workers in Kenya

MasterCard has committed 120,000 free trips and meals to those supporting communities across the Middle East and Africa.

The initiative which will be facilitated through Uber aims at helping those working at the frontline in the fight against COVID-19 amid the escalating cases of the virus.

Uber has committed to utilizing its technology and their wide network of drivers to ensure those who are supporting communities and the many frontline workers who need to be mobile, have a reliable and efficient way of getting around.

Qualified workers are expected to sign up through Uber’s website to be able to arrange transportation to and from their homes and to where they are needed, such as healthcare facilities or to feed the vulnerable.

To ensure the safety of its drivers, Uber has shared relevant health information related to COVID-19 safety protocols and have been provided with masks and sanitizer reimbursements.

While ensuring that its network remains secure, resilient and reliable, MasterCard is also applying its technology, philanthropy, and data science expertise to rebuild healthy communities and ensure that economic growth is inclusive.

This strategic partnership between MasterCard and Uber spans across the region and the power of this partnership is evident in Uber’s latest partnership with The Nairobi Hospital and Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital to provide trips to ease movement for medical professionals, ensuring that frontline workers have a reliable and efficient way of getting to and from where their services are required in Kenya.

Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President Market Development, MasterCard, MEA explains, “MasterCard continues to partner with digital players across the value chain to build a more connected world by supporting our communities. With our partner Uber, we are committed to supporting healthcare and essential workers who are working tirelessly to take care of us. Uber’s mission to improve lives is matched with MasterCard’s mission of doing well by doing well, together we are focused on helping frontline workers across the region feel confident and safe with access to free transportation.”

“It is our role to help society by providing relief, especially those who work tirelessly to support our communities. This is the largest partnership for us across MEA and we are amazed at MasterCard’s relentless effort to make a difference. We are proud to be working alongside them to ensure those supporting our communities, especially those on the frontline, have access to safe and reliable transport,” added Anthony le Roux Regional General Manager, Uber, Middle East and Africa,

This is just a start and this commitment comes as part of Uber’s global pledge to help communities in need to “Move What Matters”.