This archive report was first published on 14 July 2020.
On July 14, 2020, Uber announced a partnership with Moove, Nigeria's flexible car ownership company, to provide potential and current Uber drivers in sub-Saharan Africa with long-term access to vehicles.
The collaboration aims to lower existing barriers to car ownership on the continent and empower drivers to be their own boss within a shorter time frame.
Moove's partnership with Uber across sub-Saharan Africa will provide riders with access to newer car models when they request a ride. To enhance safety, particularly in the fight against COVID-19, Moove cars are fitted with transparent and perspex partition screens to separate the driver from rear and passenger seat riders.
According to Justin Spratt, Director of Business Development in MEA, 'We are passionate about delivering better experiences for drivers and are therefore excited to partner with Moove to develop meaningful, customised solutions for drivers in sub-Saharan Africa. Through this partnership, drivers' livelihoods will be meaningfully improved while enabling them to get into the driver's seat when it comes to their own future.'
Speaking on the partnership, Managing Partner of Grace Lake Partners and Co-Founder of Moove, Mr Ladi Delano, said: 'The launch of Moove and our sub-Saharan Africa-wide partnership with Uber will empower Uber drivers across the continent by providing them with a clear and affordable path to high-quality car ownership.'
The partnership introduces low-barrier entry methods into the Uber app by offering improved pricing models for car ownership through solutions such as flexible rental and drive-to-own options.
Moove's multiple ownership methods are designed to suit drivers with diverse budgets and goals, ultimately reducing the risk of defaulted payments. For instance, the flexi-rental option provides short-term vehicle access, spanning between one to four weeks, while drive-to-own options are available to drivers with 24, 36, and 48-month agreements respectively.
Moove vehicles come with a standard safety tool kit, including perspex and transparent partition screens between the driver and rider. Hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes will be provided, and a face mask or covering must be worn at all times when on a trip.
