Uber Select makes its exclusive debut in the destination of Punta Cana

Uber Select is now available on the Uber app exclusively in the Punta Cana area. The new option arises after the historic agreement that was signed on April 8 between Uber, the Dominican Confederation of Tourist Taxi Drivers (Codotatur) and associations affiliated with this entity: Verón Taxi, Asotatupal and Siutratural, with the intermediation of the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) and the National Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores).

Uber Select is the option to request a mobility service that will be answered by driver partners affiliated with Codotatur, thus increasing its potential to generate additional income.

The service will be active throughout the Bávaro-Punta Cana area and will also be the only option available in the Uber app with which drivers can pick up users at hotels in the tourist area.

In the meantime, the UberX product will continue to be available as usual. Any driving partner who chooses to drive using the Uber app can do so with peace of mind, knowing that they have the support and safety features that the app offers.

“The availability of Uber Select in Punta Cana is a reflection of our commitment to promoting the socioeconomic development of the cities where we have a presence. It is also the result of collaboration and open dialogue between various stakeholders to achieve the common goal of not only providing world-class mobility services, but also enabling drivers with more opportunities to generate additional revenue. In short, who wins here is Punta Cana and its local economy,” said Sylvia Alvarado, manager of public affairs for Uber for the Caribbean, Central America and Andean region.

While the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, stated that “this agreement is the confirmation that agreement and dialogue is the key that opens the door to development, since this service guarantees a more efficient service to tourists who visit the Eastern region”.

On his side, Santiago Zamora, president of Codotatur, said that “The Dominican Confederation of Transportation and Tourist Taxis, gladly assumes the services of Uber Select in the Bávaro Punta Cana area, including hotels and the Airport. With this agreement, productivity is guaranteed for all, order, peace and, above all, to continue demonstrating that the Dominican Republic is a country that can be visited.”

In addition, the director of Intrant, Rafael Arias, indicated that with the integration of tourist taxis to the Uber platform, as a result of the open, sincere and frank dialogue between the Government of the Dominican Republic, Uber and Codotatur, “we reached a solution satisfactory that will allow coexistence and take advantage of technology to continue transporting users, in addition to continuing to promote the economy of the area.

To celebrate the launch of the new option, the user can apply the promotional code UBERSELECTPC in the Uber app and receive a 50% discount, up to $220 DOP, on your first trip with Uber Select. Only for use in Punta Cana from May 13 to May 29, 2022. Terms and conditions apply, available at t.uber.com/uberselectpc.