Chennai: On-demand ride-sharing company, Uber, has announced the launch of Uber Care, a comprehensive platform for thousands of driver partners who choose to drive using the Uber App.
According to the firm. the platform provides easy access to term insurance from HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd and a family health insurance program from Reliance General Insurance Company. Driver partners can also avail micro-loan(s) from Supermoney (GetClarity Fintech Services Pvt Ltd), a release said.
President, Uber India and South Asia, Pradeep Parameswaran, said, “With the launch of this one-of-a-kind program, our goal is to be the preferred choice for anyone pursuing the opportunity of becoming a driver partner with Uber. We believe that Uber Care will give our driver partners and their families much more financial security and stability.”
Uber Care facilitates driver partners across the country with access to a life insurance program with insured sums ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh from HDFC Life. Additionally, the program also includes a separate family health insurance coverage.