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Uber donates app to World Food Programme to use in Ukraine
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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Uber said on Wednesday it had donated a customised version of its “Uber Direct” software app to the U.N.’s World Food Programme to help distribute food in Ukraine.
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Uber said on Wednesday it had donated a customised version of its “Uber Direct” software app to the U.N.’s World Food Programme to help distribute food in Ukraine.
The WFP is scaling up operations in Ukraine and expects to be able to provide food and cash to 3 million people per month by June, the agency said in a joint statement with Uber.
The software will allow the WFP to coordinate a fleet of vehicles and track deliveries in real time to densely populated areas where larger vehicles might not be able to travel safely.
The WFP is already using the app in Dnipro, with plans to expand to Chernivsti, Kyiv, Lviv and Vinnystia, it said.
(Reporting by Toby Sterling; editing by Jason Neely)
The World Food Programme (WFP) is a United Nations agency that provides food assistance and support to combat hunger and promote food security globally.
Uber Direct is a service that allows businesses to manage deliveries through Uber's platform, enabling real-time tracking and coordination of logistics.
Humanitarian aid refers to assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to crises such as natural disasters or conflicts, aimed at saving lives and alleviating suffering.
Food distribution involves the process of delivering food products to various locations, ensuring that those in need have access to adequate nutrition.
Sustainability in food programs refers to practices that ensure food systems are environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially responsible, promoting long-term food security.
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