Uber has announced that it would be offering free rides to people seeking Covid-19 vaccination in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It is in line with supporting the UAE’s vaccination drive to contain the virus spread.

Riders can avail two free Uber rides, up to AED60 each to and from Covid-19 public vaccination centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Uber rides will be offered from 22nd June to 31st July to all nationalities and age groups.

The commitment is in line with Uber’s global initiative of helping communities, supporting public authorities and cities in fighting the pandemic. The initiative by Uber is fully supported by the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai and the Integrated Transport Centre in Abu Dhabi as part of the UAE’s national vaccination drive.

People in Dubai and Abu Dhabi can book trips to and from 97 vaccination centres using the Uber app. This includes many DHA centres in Dubai, the SEHA Vaccination Centre and other select centres in Abu Dhabi. 

Rifad Mahasneh, Uber General Manager in the UAE said: "We applaud the government's efforts to vaccinate the community and we would like to do our part to support these efforts. Since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve been looking at how we can support our communities, prioritise their health and safety, and ultimately keep cities moving at a time when mobility has been severely impacted. The vaccination drive is part of the effort to leverage our technology to positively impact communities and support the government’s successful efforts in protecting the population against the virus." 

Uber has taken many initiatives to help curb the coronavirus spread, including the launch of Uber Medics to offer discounted trips to healthcare workers to and from their workplace, advanced safety measures for riders and drivers, financial assistance for Uber drivers diagnosed with COVID-19, and an in-app reminders for riders and drivers to follow all protocols from public health authorities. 

How to claim your ride: 

Step 1: Click on URL link received through Uber Channel communication (SMS and Email)

Step 2: Tap on ‘Accept voucher’

Step 3: Voucher details will appear (expiration date, restricted geos list, etc) Step 4: Voucher will appear on Wallet

Step 5: Navigate to the rides home screen and enter the pick-up/drop-off location for yourself or the person you are booking for. Remember, the trip must start or end at the vaccination centers listed.

WAM