Zomato acquires Uber Eats; you get free Zomato Gold membership for next three months, here's how
The acquisition is the latest example of consolidation in the global food delivery market.
Food delivery company and restaurant aggregator Zomato on Tuesday said that it has acquired the online food delivery business of Uber Technologies, Inc in India, also known as Uber Eats.
The all-stock deal is likely to push Zomato to the top position in India's food delivery market, ahead of Swiggy. It had earlier been reported that Uber Eats was having a difficult time competing in India against its extremely popular rivals, Zomato and Swiggy.
However, the deal does not come without perks for the existing customers of Uber Eats. If you have ordered in the Uber Eats app after July 2019, give yourself a pat in the back, because you just became eligible for a fantastic offer as a result of this takeover - Straight 50% off on your next three orders in Zomato and a free subscription to Zomato Gold for the next three months.
If you are wondering how to avail the deal if you are a regular Uber Eats customer, here's how.
Steps to get 50% off on next 3 Zomato orders + free Zomato Gold subscription for next three months:
Step 1. You need to have the Uber Eats app installed. If you do not have the app, download and install it now.
Step 2. You also need to have the Zomato app installed and an account at Zomato.
Step 3. Launch the Uber Eats app. Once you have launched the Uber Eats app, you will be greeted with a screen which will inform you that the service has been taken over by Zomato.
Step 4. At the bottom of this screen, you will find an option that says 'Go to Zomato'.
Step 5. Click on this option. You will be redirected to the Zomato app. If you are redirected instead to the Google Play Store, do not worry. It just means that you have not updated the Zomato app. Update it, and return to the Uber Eats app to click on the 'Go to Zomato' option.
Step 6. After clicking the 'Go to Zomato' option and being redirected to the Zomato app, you will be greeted with a screen that informs you of the superb offers - Straight 50% off on your next three orders in Zomato and a free subscription to Zomato Gold for the next three months.
Step 7. Find the option 'Get Started' in the bottom. Click on it.
Step 8. Congratulations, you now have availed of the offers. Enjoy the benefits!