Uber and Amazon on Monday announced extending their strategic partnership where members of Amazon Prime members will get additional benefits on all modes of transport on Uber, such as 5 per cent cashback on all rides when using Amazon Pay as a payment method and 1 per cent Amazon Pay cashback. The offer became effective for May 2023 for Amazon Prime members. 


The Uber-Amazon Prime partnership aims to provide a seamless travel experience to Prime members while giving them the ability to go cashless. Prime members can avail of the benefit by linking their Amazon Pay wallet to Uber. To recall, in 2022, Uber and Amazon collaborated to provide access to UberPremier at the price of UberGo, with up to 3 upgrades per month to Prime members, along with a 20 per cent discount or up to Rs 60 valid for up to 3 trips per month, on Uber Auto, Moto, Rentals as well as Intercity.


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"As we continue our strategic partnership with Amazon, we are thrilled to offer even more value to Amazon Prime customers through Uber. Our joint vision is to provide a truly seamless and differentiated experience for our customers. Through this, we aim to not only elevate the daily commute of Prime members but also help them save more by paying digitally. Our continued collaboration with Amazon highlights our shared commitment to delivering value and innovation to our customers," Nitish Bhushan, Director, Central Operations, Uber India & South Asia, said in a statement.


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“With Amazon Prime, our constant effort has been to add value, convenience, and joy to our customers’ lives. We strive to elevate the daily experiences of our members and help them enjoy the power of Prime. With commute being one of the most important aspects of our daily lives, we are thrilled about this association with Uber which will enable Prime members to save even more every day," said Abhinav Agarwal, Director - Prime, Amazon India.