Uber Expands Rides and Eats to Ratnapura š
ā¢ Market Expansion: Uber has launched both Uber Rides and Uber Eats in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka's gem capital, extending its technology platform to support local mobility and delivery needs. ā¢ Mobility Offerings: Uber Rides introduces two-, three-, and four-wheel transport options across the entire Ratnapura district, featuring safety integrations like GPS tracking, trip sharing, and 24/7 support. ā¢ Delivery Ecosystem: Uber Eats is now live across the district, onboarding local culinary merchants (such as Tandoori, Thai Tanic, and Garland) alongside grocery and retail partners to offer doorstep delivery. ā¢ Economic Context: The launch aims to drive local economic growth by offering flexible earning opportunities for regional drivers and delivery partners while digitizing small businesses and entrepreneurs in the area. ā¢ Growth Footprint: This marks Uber Eats' second regional launch of the year (following Nuwara Eliya) and follows Uber Rides' recent expansion into Kegalle, signaling a broader geographic diversification strategy across the island.