Uber and you can help Alex flood victims

Uber is calling on the people of Johannesburg to come together today (15 November) to assist those negatively affected by the recent floods in the Alexandra area.

Last week Wednesday, during heavy rains, the Jukskei River burst its banks and some residents of Alexandra watched as their homes were swept away by the flood. This act of nature resulted in more than 100 people losing their homes.

Uber has created a temporary vehicle view called UberCOMMUNITY, that will allow Johannesburg riders to request a car that will collect donations for the people of Alex currently trying to rebuild their lives.

All Joburgers are encouraged to donate items such as general toiletries, baby products, sanitary pads and non-perishable food items. Every donation, regardless of the size, will make a huge difference to those affected. Donations will be dropped off at the Disaster Management Centre, Sandton Fire Station where they will be sorted, packaged and distributed to those in need.

Follows these simple steps and make a difference:
1. Open the Uber app today between 11am and 3pm
2. Set the destination – Sandton Fire Brandweer
3. Select UberCOMMUNITY
4. Request a vehicle as usual
5. When the driver arrives, please meet him at your pick-up point with your donations.
6. There will be no charge for UberCOMMUNITY, so please get donating and help the people whose lives have been affected by the floods.

Please note, for ease of collection, UberCOMMUNITY is collecting from areas closest to Alexandra:

• Sandton
• Sunninghill
• Rosebank
• Parkhurst
• Melrose
• Illovo
• Fourways
• Bryanston
• Hatfield
• Lynnwood
• Midrand.

Please note:

• The vehicle view is open between 11am and 3pm leaving the evening for Uber to get all donations to the Disaster Management Centre.
• Donations cannot be in cash, only items such as general toiletries, baby products, sanitary pads and non-perishable food items will be accepted.
• All donations must be bagged or boxed for drivers to accept your donation. If possible, please mark clearly what you are donating.
• Please keep in mind that driver-partners can’t leave vehicles unattended, so we ask that you bring your items out to meet your driver when they arrive.
• Successful redemption of this offer is subject to the availability of Uber drivers, and access to and use of the Uber app will be subject to the standard terms and conditions applicable to all riders who use the platform.
• Riders will not be able to take any riders in any of the UberCOMMUNITY vehicles.