--- title: Uber, Mastercard support frontline workers with free trips, meals | ITWeb description: Uber introduces its largest region-wide initiative, in partnership with Mastercard, to provide120 000 free trips and meals to frontline workers. image: https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PwcOG1slc5yYgJlfqPfcTzyYVYHnImrw_YD5cFqXPR-vSE5DjJ7LLv9lgkH0vn0n9WjwirC9czfDANoRze08tv4=w816-h428.jpeg --- [![vast.png](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hs-fs/hubfs/ObscureLogo-02.png?width=1000&height=354&name=ObscureLogo-02.png "vast.png")](http://www.obscuretech.net) Open main menu Close main menu - [Technology Partners](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/technology-partners) Open the submenu - [BeyondTrust](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/beyondtrust) - [Cybereason](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/cybereason) - [Forescout](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/forescout) - [Gytpol](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/gytpol) - [Netskope](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/netskope) - [OKTA](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/okta) - [OneTrust](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/onetrust) - [Palo Alto Networks](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/palo-alto-networks) - [Pentera](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/pentera) - [Proofpoint](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/proofpoint) - [Radware](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/radware) - [RiskIQ](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/riskiq) - [Rubrik](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/rubrik) - [Splunk](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/splunk) - [Tenable](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/tenable) - [Trend Micro](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/trend-micro) - [Obscure Blog](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog) - [About Us](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://obscuretech-6344971.hs-sites.com/contact-us) # Uber, Mastercard support frontline workers with free trips, meals [ITWeb](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/author/itweb) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/office/obscuretechnologies/content/gxwqdq1zdygvlpvo) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/office/obscuretechnologies/content/gxwqdq1zdygvlpvo) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/office/obscuretechnologies/content/gxwqdq1zdygvlpvo) ![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PwcOG1slc5yYgJlfqPfcTzyYVYHnImrw_YD5cFqXPR-vSE5DjJ7LLv9lgkH0vn0n9WjwirC9czfDANoRze08tv4=w816-h428.jpeg) ![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PwcOG1slc5yYgJlfqPfcTzyYVYHnImrw_YD5cFqXPR-vSE5DjJ7LLv9lgkH0vn0n9WjwirC9czfDANoRze08tv4.jpeg) Financial services corporation Mastercard has partnered with Uber to provide free trips and meals to those supporting communities across Middle East and Africa (MEA). As cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to escalate, socio-economic community initiatives have become more important, as many people are unable to work and provide necessities for their families. Uber has introduced what it says is its largest region-wide community programme, to provide 120 000 free trips to frontline workers in MEA, including SA, as they work tirelessly to continue to support, feed and protect communities. The ride-hailing firm is utilising its technology to make available its wide network of drivers to ensure those who are supporting communities and the many frontline workers who need to be mobile have a reliable and efficient way of getting around. [![Click Here](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/axizintel120x250-Sep-18-2023-05-42-27-5026-PM.jpg?width=120&height=250&name=axizintel120x250-Sep-18-2023-05-42-27-5026-PM.jpg "Click Here")](https://ad.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=49744&zoneid=0&source=&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.mp%2F5a0948f9a5db%2Fintel-make-an-intelligent-choice) ![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/adlog-Sep-18-2023-05-41-59-7537-PM.php) Once qualifying workers have successfully signed up through Uber’s Web site, they can arrange transportation to and from their homes and to where they are needed, such as healthcare facilities or to feed the vulnerable. Mastercard says it is also applying its technology, philanthropy and data science expertise to rebuild healthy communities and ensure economic growth is inclusive. As millions of people across the world come together to support, feed and protect their communities, Mastercard is extending its support to help those who help others. ##### See also ## [Uber supports domestic violence survivors during lockdown](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/content/nWJadvbeo9pqbjO1) ## [Uber enables on-demand last-mile deliveries for SA businesses](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/content/KzQenqjV6kDqZd2r) “Mastercard continues to partner PARTNER [![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wanatel-logo_xl-Sep-18-2023-05-44-48-0366-PM.gif)](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=26627&zoneid=0&source=&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wanatel.co.za%2Fsubscribe-to-the-cloud%2F&ismap=) [Sell Cloud PBX under your own brand and be more profitable with Wanatel?s Unified Communication solution](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=26627&zoneid=0&source=&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wanatel.co.za%2Fsubscribe-to-the-cloud%2F&ismap=) ![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/adlog-Sep-18-2023-05-41-56-8672-PM.php) with digital players across the value chain to build a more connected world by supporting our communities,” says Amnah Ajmal, executive VP market development at Mastercard, MEA. “With our partner Uber, we are committed to support healthcare and essential workers who are working tirelessly to take care of us. Uber’s mission to improve lives is matched with Mastercard’s mission of doing well by doing good. Together, we are focused on helping frontline workers across the region feel confident and safe with access ACCESS [![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SqwidNet-logo_xl-Sep-18-2023-05-44-41-4888-PM.gif)](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=27044&zoneid=0&source=&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sqwidnet.com%2F&ismap=) [Driving innovation through IoT. Sqwidnet can give you the tools to bring your ideas to life. Connect with us.](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=27044&zoneid=0&source=&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sqwidnet.com%2F&ismap=) ![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/adlog-Sep-18-2023-05-44-35-3743-PM.php) to free transportation.” Uber is available in 16 cities in Sub-Saharan Africa and in over 10 000 cities in 65 countries globally. This strategic partnership between Mastercard and Uber spans across the region. The companies say the power of this partnership is evident in Uber’s latest partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to deliver chronic medication to vulnerable patients who cannot travel. Uber has also been able to assist Doctors Without Borders to collect COLLECT [![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SqwidNet-logo_xl-Sep-18-2023-05-44-41-4888-PM.gif)](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=27046&zoneid=0&source=&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sqwidnet.com%2F&ismap=) [Driving innovation through IoT. Sqwidnet can give you the tools to bring your ideas to life. Connect with us.](http://adx.itweb.co.za/adclick.php?bannerid=27046&zoneid=0&source=&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sqwidnet.com%2F&ismap=) ![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/adlog-Sep-18-2023-05-41-58-5892-PM.php) thermometers and transport them to clinics across SA. Anthony le Roux, regional GM, Uber, Middle East and Africa, points out: “It is our role to help society by providing relief, especially to those who work tirelessly to support our communities. “We are proud to be working alongside Mastercard to ensure those supporting our communities, especially those on the frontline, have access to safe and reliable transport.” ### Leave a Comment ## Related Articles [![](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Z1gVYSPluuUumuTRmW5bApZD6Q9jCwjVRdZ4LxP0__jL5lXwLScQKx9EninJ4YLCqZxKacCNIGw5SYF8eS3incg=w400-h210.jpeg)](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/office/obscuretechnologies/content/gb3bw7w8bnjm2k6v) ### [Introducing free mail ingestion and extraction from SYNAQ](https://hubspot.obscuretech.net/blog/office/obscuretechnologies/content/gb3bw7w8bnjm2k6v) **Your company’s plans, successes and failures can all be mapped out in your e-mail history. 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