Uber Eats And Gauteng Government Partnership Delivers Record Growth
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The 2023 agreement implements the Township Development Act by onboarding township restaurants and food businesses to the digital economy. It expands their customer reach beyond walk-in trade while equipping delivery networks in underserved areas.
Over 2,000 township merchants received training, tools, and platform visibility to scale operations. Simultaneously, 7,500 delivery people accessed educational materials and reliable earning pathways across Gauteng.
Uber Eats invested R250 million in merchant sign-ups, hardware, in-app marketing, delivery bikes, and support materials. This unlocked millions of new customers province-wide, driving sustainable economic participation.
Saskia de Jongh, Uber Eats EMEA General Manager, highlighted entrepreneurial talent in townships activated by access, demand, and delivery infrastructure. The model proves technology enables real growth pathways.
Gauteng MEC Lebogang Maile emphasized policy matched with trusted partners like Uber Eats expands market access and inclusive growth. Township economies anchor Gauteng's development through such collaborations.
The Township Celebration honored top merchants and delivery people, unveiled a partnership plaque, and affirmed plans to deepen impact into 2026 via scalable digitization lessons.
