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- Uber Eats has partnered with Adoozy Power to deliver power banks to South Africans' doorstep.
- There are more than 1 000 power banks in circulation.
- Customers can rent it for a day, a week, or even a month, depending on the chosen package.
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Uber Eats and power bank rental network Adoozy Power have joined forces to allow customers to rent power banks online and have it delivered to their doorstep.
The delivery process is facilitated by Uber Eats' last mile white-label delivery solution, Uber Direct, and customers can only order the power bank on Adoozy's in-app feature "Adoozy Collect", where they can order a power bank to charge their smartphones and other devices.
Within 30 to 40 minutes, an Uber Direct driver is expected to deliver the power bank to the customer's location, and users can later request a driver to collect it within 24 hours, depending on the bundle package selected.
"The Uber Direct solution is aimed at driving the convenience use case for consumers, and we look forward to the impact our partnership with Adoozy Power will have in solving a real day-to-day need for South Africans.
"Through our partnership, we will be offering a quick and efficient solution, which will provide consumers with power when they need it," said Lead of Uber Direct SA, Zonke Mthethwa.
Bundles vary from once-off rental (R49.99), daily rental (R79.99), weekly (R149.99), or monthly (R199.99).
"This partnership goes beyond just being able to help during power cuts, it also speaks to modern consumers wanting on-demand convenience," said CEO of Adoozy Power, Kegan Peffer.
Adoozy Power, an award-winning rental network service, has been offering power bank rentals at strategic locations across South African cities since 2020. The service is tailored for individuals who are always on the move, ensuring they stay powered up at all times, especially during times of load shedding.
"Our current customer is renting a power bank while they are out at a work function or a meeting, while dining at a restaurant or attending events, but they don't always have the time to locate a power tower or want to have to worry about returning the power bank the next day.
"So, the Adoozy Collect service now offers even more convenience and value, especially since users can have the power banks delivered to them wherever they are," said Peffer.
How it works
To access the service, users must download the Adoozy Power app from the App Store or Google Play, register with their bank card and contact details, and select the "Adoozy Collect" option.
They can choose from a range of rental options.
Users will need to enter their location and any specific driver notes.
Standard Uber Direct delivery fees will apply.
Customers also have the option to return the power bank to the nearest Adoozy Power location by themselves.
The Adoozy Collect facility is currently trying out its services in urban areas of Johannesburg, commencing on 16 October 2023, with over 1 000 power banks in circulation.
The number of power banks is expected to increase as demand grows.
"We will be increasing our network with a partnership with Sasol forecourts within the next month, beginning in Gauteng, which will allow us to increase both the power banks and our ability to service more areas," said Adoozy’s head of marketing and communication Mathabo Sekhonyana.
Currently, the service can be found in suburbs such as Sandton, Rosebank, Houghton, Randburg, Greenside, Melrose and Bedfordview.
