UberEATS app launches in Bozeman

Starting today, Aug 31, 2017, Bozeman-area residents and visitors will be able to order much of their favorite food from local restaurants and have it delivered by UberEATS seven days a week. At launch, UberEATS is offering delivery of full menus from more than 20 favorite Bozeman-area restaurants.

"We're partnering with a bunch of great Bozeman restaurants so customers can get the food they love quickly and conveniently, no matter what they like best," said Kiran Vinta, UberEATS general manager. "UberEATS offers an easy and reliable way for anyone to get their favorite food–no matter what they’re doing, where they are, or what time it is."

The free, standalone UberEATS app is available for both iOS and Android. Notable restaurants participating in Bozeman include Garage, Stuffed Crepes & Waffles, La Parilla and Biankini’s among others. Food prices are set by the restaurants themselves and Uber will add a booking fee of $5.99. Just like with Uber's rides business, customers will always see prices upfront so they know what they'll be paying before they order.

This is UberEATS’ second foray into Montana. UberEATS launched in Missoula on Monday. The UberEATS Bozeman service area will include downtown and the Montana State University Campus.

UberEATS is now offered in 115 cities in 28 countries across the globe, and the number of customers using the platform is growing rapidly. Many restaurant partners have indicated the service has led to a uptick in their level of business, as it gives them access to new customers. A video released by UberEATS last year includes testimony from restaurant owners in Los Angeles and Chicago about the positive effects of using the UberEATS platform.

UberEATS offers food delivery though an app separate from Uber's rideshare service because requesting a ride and ordering a meal are two different experiences. The similarity, however, is that Uber makes both effortless. The same technology company that brought people rides at the touch of a button is now doing the same for food.

UberEATS also offers new economic opportunity for delivery partners in Bozeman. Those interested in delivering meals via UberEATS can visit the delivery partner page at www.uber.com/deliver.