MUMBAI: Uber on Thursday confirmed it has disbursed grants to 55,000 drivers from the Uber Care Driver Fund, which it set up with an initial commitment of Rs 25 crore to support drivers amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
In response to Uber’s appeal to raise an additional Rs 25 crore for the fund, more than 23,000 Uber riders and employees have already contributed Rs 2.15 crore. NGOs and corporations have donated an additional Rs 4.28 crores, which has already been deposited into the driver fund.
Pavan Vaish, Head of Central Operations, Uber India and South Asia, said, “The Uber team has spoken to many drivers, and we know they greatly appreciate the generosity of all those who have helped in their hour of need. Over the coming few days, we will continue to report fresh contributions and disbursements from the Uber Care Driver Fund.’’
In response to Uber’s appeal to raise an additional Rs 25 crore for the fund, more than 23,000 Uber riders and employees have already contributed Rs 2.15 crore. NGOs and corporations have donated an additional Rs 4.28 crores, which has already been deposited into the driver fund.
Pavan Vaish, Head of Central Operations, Uber India and South Asia, said, “The Uber team has spoken to many drivers, and we know they greatly appreciate the generosity of all those who have helped in their hour of need. Over the coming few days, we will continue to report fresh contributions and disbursements from the Uber Care Driver Fund.’’
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