ATLANTA, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile vehicle
care provider RideKleen, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER),
one of the leading ridesharing and delivery platforms, today
announced the expansion of the two companies' vehicle sanitization
and maintenance collaboration designed to help keep drivers, riders
and vehicles moving safely. Building on the success of a five-month
pilot program with Uber in Atlanta
and Phoenix, RideKleen and Uber
will activate 12 new markets over the next several months. Uber
drivers can sign up for the program and schedule RideKleen service
at https://www.ridekleen.com/services/uber/.
"The progression of this collaboration is a testament to Uber's
commitment to the safety of its drivers," said Pratik Patel, president of RideKleen. "Working
together with Uber, we're making it easy for drivers to prioritize
vehicle safety. We're eager for the continued growth of this
program."
As part of the program, Uber drivers are provided access to
pre-purchase PureProtect vehicle sanitization, as well as
traditional RideKleen wash and vac services. In addition, Uber
drivers will have the ability to schedule basic vehicle maintenance
on items, such as oil changes, tire repair, rotation and repair,
wiper blade replacement, battery replacement and air filter
replacements. These services are being performed at various remote
depots within the metro area, including local dealerships, auto
repair service centers, Uber GreenLight Hubs, airport surrounding
areas and other convenient and accessible locations.
RideKleen & Uber Market Expansion Calendar*:
March 2021:
- Orlando, Fla.
- Baltimore, Md.
- Houston
- Dallas
- Washington D.C.
- Los Angeles
- Portland, Ore.
- Seattle, Wash.
April 2021:
- San Francisco
- New Jersey
- Chicago
- Miami
* Timing subject to change.
"Safety is a top priority for us," said Shauna Theel, a senior manager of driver
operations at Uber. "By extending this partnership
with RideKleen to new markets, we hope to help drivers
and their riders feel safe and confident."
RideKleen PureProtect
Safeguarding consumers engaging
in ride-hailing, powered by the continuous swapping of passengers,
requires regular disinfection or use of a solution offering lasting
protection. PureProtect by RideKleen is an eco-conscious cleaner
from Caring Brands that sanitizes, disinfects and protects the
entire vehicle, including the interior cabin, A/C ventilation
system, trunk and cargo areas. This EPA-registered and approved
antimicrobial cleaner that is food safe and made in the United
States is approved for use on hard and soft surfaces and kills
up to 99.9% of germs, bacteria, mold, mildew, emerging viruses and
harmful odor for up to 30 days post-treatment. According to a
survey of drivers who received sanitization services, 90% of
drivers said they feel better driving and delivering with Uber
after using RideKleen services.
About RideKleen
RideKleen, a Cox Automotive brand
within the company's Mobility Group, is the national leader in
eco-conscious mobile car care and fleet maintenance services.
Serving key metro markets across the U.S., RideKleen delivers
operational excellence to reduce time out of service and increase
the utilization of fleets and shared fleets. Learn more about
RideKleen at www.ridekleen.com
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying,
selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone.
The global company's more than 27,000 team members and family of
brands, including Autotrader®, Clutch
Technologies, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®,
Kelley Blue Book®,
Manheim®, NextGear Capital®,
VinSolutions®, vAuto® and
Xtime®, are passionate about helping
millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five
continents and many others throughout the automotive industry
thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of
Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues
of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com
About Uber
Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We
started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to
a ride at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later,
we're building products to get people closer to where they want to
be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities,
Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new
possibilities.
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