#AlexFire: uberCOMMUNITY to assist in Alexandra fires – help spread the word

Uber is calling all local citizens to band together, to help those affected by the Alexandra fires through uberCOMMUNITY.

The temporary vehicle view called uberCOMMUNITY will allow Johannesburg locals to request a car that will collect donations for the people of Alex currently trying to rebuild their lives.

This is how people can get involved:

1. Open the App on Friday, 7 December, between 11 am – 3 pm
2. Set your destination to the Sandton Fire Station
3. Swipe from left to right and 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 fires.

Please note, for ease of collection, uberCOMMUNITY is collecting from areas closest to Alexandra (Sandton, Sunninghill, Rosebank, Parkhurst, Melrose, Illovo, Fourways, Bryanston)

Important To Note:

• The vehicle view is open between 11 am – 3 pm; 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 in order 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 driver-partners. 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 rides in any of the uberCOMMUNITY vehicles.

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