Uber has announced the launch of a new on-demand delivery service designed to help people and small businesses tackle everyday errands and deliveries. Uber Courier allows people to send forgotten keys across town, deliver last-minute birthday gifts, and get orders in people’s hands. It will be live in 9 UK cities this summer, with London scheduled to launch in late 2025.
It’s currently available in the Uber app in Sheffield, Edinburgh, Stoke, Glasgow, Leicester, Oxford, Belfast, Northampton, and Hull. There are plans roll out the product in the coming weeks, Courier is expected to be live in Brighton, Sussex, Cambridge and East Anglia, Cardiff, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Merseyside, Nottingham and Bristol.
As well as completing personal tasks, Courier also allows small businesses to manage their deliveries, such as dry cleaners or independent boutiques.
Andrew Brem, general manager at Uber UK, said: “Courier is designed for those moments when something just needs to get done, but you can’t get to it yourself.
“By offering an easy, reliable way to send and receive items, Courier helps people and small businesses reclaim valuable time for what matters most.”
