Uber Eats reveals SAs most popular and unique delivery requests with 2024 Cravings Report.

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GUEST - Cassie Jaganyi, Head of Communications at Uber South Africa
When it comes to food delivery, South Africans know exactly what they want — and they’re not afraid to ask for it! New data from Uber Eats’ 2024 Cravings Report reveals the country’s top food delivery trends, showcasing a love for luxury with orders of an expensive cognac, a passion for crispy chicken and chips, and a flair for the poetic in their special requests.
South Africans are embracing the ease and efficiency of food and grocery delivery like never before. And, behind every order lies the dedicated delivery drivers ensuring that food and essentials reach customers swiftly, with the fastest Uber Eats delivery completed in just 89 seconds. Whether it’s a late-night meal, a last-minute ingredient, or a full grocery haul, customers are seizing the convenience at their fingertips offered by Uber Eats with vigor.
5 Mar 2025 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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