Uber Eats Food Delivery Platform Launches in 30 New Canadian Cities

TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, Uber Eats is officially launching in 30 new cities and towns across Canada. Using the app Canadians can get the food they love from their favourite local restaurants and national brands delivered.

"Launching in these 30 new cities supports our efforts to bring food delivery to more Canadians through the Uber Eats platform," said Dan Park, General Manager, Uber Eats Canada. "Canadians want to be able to enjoy food in a way that fits their lifestyle. As the world's fastest growing meal delivery service, we are expanding in order to meet those demands with the convenience of reliable delivery."

Today's announcement marks the largest single-day Uber Eats launch nationally, and is part of Uber Eats' ongoing commitment to be in 100 Canadian cities and towns by the end of 2018. This latest expansion includes towns and cities from coast-to-coast, including Halifax, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon and surrounding cities in Vancouver.

Globally, Uber Eats first launched in Canada (Toronto) in 2015 as the company's initial test market. Since then, Uber Eats in Canada has grown to more than 8,000 restaurants on the platform and has created flexible earning opportunities for more than 10,000 delivery partners.

Using the Uber Eats app millions of people in more than 35 countries globally have had meals delivered. Partnering restaurants can tap into the Uber delivery network to expand their businesses by reaching a new network of potential customers. The launch of Uber Eats in these communities also presents flexible earning opportunities for delivery partners.

Getting started with Uber Eats is easy. Here's how to order:

1. Download the app or head to www.ubereats.com
2. Pick your delivery location - Input your address where you'd like your meal delivered
3. Find the perfect meal - Browse local restaurants and national brands or search by cuisine type to find what your taste buds are asking for
4. Place your order - Pick the items you want right now or schedule your order to arrive whenever is most convenient for you
5. Track the progress of the delivery - Get live updates as your order is prepared and delivered to your destination

About Uber Eats

Co-founded by Canadian entrepreneur Garrett Camp in 2009, Uber is evolving the way the world moves. Since launching in Canada in December 2015, Uber Eats has revolutionized food delivery by offering hundreds of thousands of Canadians an opportunity to connect with local restaurants in cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver, and more. For small business owners, Uber Eats has helped expand their reach and grow their businesses while also creating flexible earning opportunities for delivery partners.

SOURCE Uber Canada Inc.

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