Travelstart and Uber have joined forces to make holiday travel in Nigeria more convenient and cost-effective.

LAGOS, NIGERIA; October 30, 2023: Travelstart and Uber have joined forces to make holiday travel in Nigeria more convenient and cost-effective. This collaboration introduces discounts for travellers available via the Uber app and on travelstart.com.ng.

Under this partnership, Uber is awarding 10,000 travellers a 50% discount on rides (capped at N1,500 per trip) to and from all Lagos and Abuja airports for riders who book their flights through Travelstart. This initiative aims to reduce airport transportation costs and enhance travel experience. Travelstart will also be providing discounted flights to Uber riders and drivers, who book their flights through using the Uber app. discounts off their flights when they book using Uber App

Further, the campaign will include two international flights to London, gifted at random to the top two riders using the Uber app who ride the most during the campaign period. Notably, the campaign extends its benefits to Uber’s driving partners and Travelstart’s staff. The heroes of the two companies. Notably, the campaign extends its benefits, the heroes of the two companies, Uber’s drivers and Travelstart’s staff. As such, Travelstart is providing local flights to three lucky drivers, recognising their essential role in the partnership. At the same time, Uber will provide discounted rides to Travelstart’s employees and its large sub-agent network, applauding their efforts in delivering quality service to their customers.

Tope Akinwumi, Uber's Country Manager in Nigeria, states, "We are delighted to partner with Travelstart to offer a seamless fly-and-ride experience for riders and drivers in Lagos and Abuja. Our brands share a common goal, which is to make travel easy for consumers, especially during the holiday season. Safety is at the heart of what we do at Uber and we have invested heavily in technology and other measures to help keep drivers and riders safe on the platform.”

Bukky Akomolafe, the Country Manager of Travelstart enthusiastically remarks, "We are thrilled to partner with Uber to bring our customers and Uber users in Nigeria another way to book cheaper flights. Travelstart is dedicated to making travel easier, stress-free, and more accessible, and this partnership aligns perfectly with our mission. We believe this promotion will significantly enhance the travel experience for all involved."

Alex Olafare, Head of Marketing at Travelstart, emphasizes the necessity of this collaboration, saying, "The price of everything has gone up. In our way, within what we can control, our two brands have leveraged our technology to reward and offer savings on our products to the best of our ability. Our goal is to help ease the stress and burden travellers have during this period."

The campaign is set to commence on November 6 and last until December 3, 2023, with the winners announced sometime in December 2023.

For more information and to book flights with Travelstart, please visit travelstart.com.ng/uber. To enjoy the discounted Uber rides, simply book your flight through the dedicated landing card on the Uber app.

This collaboration marks the third campaign partnership between Travelstart and Uber. In 2018 and 2019, the companies conducted successful social media competitions and exclusive flight campaigns under the tagline "Uber Escape." Both technology companies continue to explore innovative ways to enhance the value provided to their customers.

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