Uber is rolling out their new UberTASTE program around the nation, and it’s about to hit my local area here in Charleston, SC. If you live in the area then keep an eye out for a bunch of Uber drivers delivering food to the peninsula. Or better yet, join the fun and order your own $5 meal.
The email I got this morning was titled “Save the (lunch) date for UberTASTE” – For some reason it easily caught my attention and made me read on.
This is what it said:
“Fresh food. Fast delivery. $5”
The $5 caught my attention and I had to read some more:
“We’ve teamed up with five of Charleston’s tastiest restaurants to bring you lunch like never before. Introducing UberTASTE. From 11am to 2pm every day next week, one UberTASTE signature dish will be available for order directly through the Uber app. Meals cost $5 flat, and will be delivered to your door in 10 minutes or less. Lunch in the lowcountry just got real.”
Say what? 10 minutes of less? $5 for fresh food this fast? How do they plan to do this? I’m not sure of the logistics behind it all, but I will be trying it out come August 1st.
When can I try UberTASTE in Charleston?
So here’s the info you need. This will be a limited time trial type event so if you want to give it a go you need to be ready. It will be available between August 1-5 only between the hours of 11am – 2pm. It’s also strictly just for the downtown area peninsula. You can get more info at the UberTASTE page.
Some quick notes on the UberTASTE event in Charleston:
- Date: August 1-5
- Time: Only between 11am – 2pm
- Cost: $5
- Get your food in 10 minutes or less
- Each day UberTASTE will offer a different signature dish
- Only available for the Charleston area peninsula.
Charleston is about to get a real taste of Uber. Or wait, is Charleston about to get a real taste of the food? If you try this out each day of the week you’ll be trying out 5 meals from 5 different restaurants. For $5 each. Sounds good to me. I only wish they also had UberTaste in Mt pleasant.