Passengers in Swansea can now book a ride with Uber as the company launches across the city – the first new city Uber has launched since 2017.
The launch is a response to the rising demand with over 4,000 local residents opening the Uber app looking for a trip every week. To celebrate, riders across the city can enjoy up to £20 off their next two rides until 24 March, 2024.
In the UK, driver numbers have grown by over 70% to over 100k since 2021. Every driver has worker protections including a pension, holiday pay and guaranteed National Living Wage. All drivers can also have formal representation through GMB Union.
Andrew Brem, General Manager of Uber UK, said: “We are extremely proud to launch Uber in Swansea where we have been seeing increased demand for our services. By bringing Uber to the city we want to help maximise earnings opportunities for drivers, boost transport options for passengers, and support the local economy.”
Majid Iftikhar, a driver who has already signed up for Uber in Swansea, said: “I am excited for Uber to bring more work to Swansea, I can see it improving transport for locals and further help the local economy. Uber is perfect for me as I can work when I’m free, my wife doesn’t drive so I can drop off and pick up kids from school. When I’m free, then I can work, Uber works in and around their schedules as well as my own.”
Customers can select a destination and pay through a single user-friendly app. All drivers are professional and fully licensed.
From driver ratings to GPS tracking and emergency support – the Uber app offers both passengers and drivers numerous safety functions to track their own trip, share it with trusted contacts and stay connected with support teams.
