Uber Launches Mobile Food Delivery App UberEats in Hyderabad

Making inroads into the city's food market, Uber launched its on-demand food delivery mobile application UberEATS. Hyderabad is the seventh city in the country where the cab aggregator has started the app.

UberEATS India head Bhavik Rathod said “Company has partnered with over 300 restaurants across the city for taking delivery orders. We are committed to make eating effortless for everyone, by giving them convenience of ordering food at the push of a button. We hope it helps everyone discover great food through the perfect pairing of amazing restaurant partners, our technology and the Uber delivery network.

Tollywood's leading actress Rakul Preet Singh, as the first customer, placed an order formally on the app.

In India, UberEATS was first launched in Mumbai in May this year. Within six months, the service has been expanded to Delhi, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Chennai, and Chandigarh and now in Hyderabad.

Jason Droege, the head of UberEverything, a business unit within Uber that focuses on creating innovative business ventures  said “The app has gained great momentum in India which has been one of the fastest growing markets in Asia Pacific region (APAC) for the company.”