Zomato and Uber announce global tie-up to provide enhanced experience to diners
April 23rd, 2015: Zomato, the global restaurant search and discovery app, and Uber, the smartphone app that connects riders with drivers for
on-demand transportation, have announced a partnership that will help both products bring more to their users across the
globe. This partnership has been rolled out to Zomato users in 27 cities across 13 countries; namely – India, Australia,
Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Indonesia, New Zealand, The Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Turkey, UAE, and the
United States.
Zomato will bring the seamless Uber experience to the Zomato app, enabling users to book cabs to the restaurant they are
planning to eat at. The feature has already been made available to Zomato users in London and South Africa, and will now
be rolled out to users in these other key markets.
Pankaj Chaddah, Co-Founder and COO of Zomato, said, “We're constantly looking for ways to make every meal, for everyone, a great experience. This partnership makes
eating out more convenient with the Zomato app connecting to Uber services seamlessly.”
Eric Alexander, Head of Business, Asia - Uber, said, “We are delighted to be expanding the scope of our partnership with Zomato. Across six continents, Uber allows riders to
connect with their cities in new ways. Through this API integration, Zomato users in 13 countries will now be able to
reach those hidden gems in their cities seamlessly and in style.”
Zomato's partnership with Uber makes getting to restaurants – in style – incredibly easy. Once a user has found a place
to dine at or have drinks at using the Zomato app, a single tap on the Uber button on the restaurant page will allow one
to find the nearest Uber. In addition to seeing the estimated fare and how long it will take for the Uber to arrive, one
will also be able to choose the Uber service that best suits one's need.
About Zomato:
Zomato is a restaurant search and discovery app, providing in-depth information for over 1 million restaurants across 22
countries. Zomato's core content features include restaurant information such as scanned menus and photos, sourced by
its massive feet-on-street team across cities it is present in globally. Users can rate and review restaurants, as well
as create their own personal network of foodies for trusted recommendations.
For more information, please visit www.zomato.com or write to us at pr@zomato.com.
About Uber:
Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through its platform, Uber makes
cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more small business opportunities for drivers. From
Uber's founding in 2009 to its launches in over 300 cities in 56 countries today, Uber's rapidly expanding global
presence continues to bring people and their cities closer.
For more information, please visit uber.com or write to karun.arya@uber.com
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