Practo, a healthcare booking platform operating in Asia, and Uber, the ubiquitous ride-hailing technology platform have announced a global partnership that will make it easier for consumers to reach doctors.
Practo allows users to find and book appointments with doctors according to their needs and preferences. Their services ensure patients that they find healthcare that’s suited for them any time and any place.
Starting today, Practo users across Philippines, Indonesia, India and Singapore who book an appointment on Practo’s app will be able to see the closest Uber available when they get a reminder alert for their appointments. Users can then click the reminder notification and complete the booking process. New users who book their first appointment on the Practo app can use the promotion code UBERPRACTOMNL to avail two free rides, up to P300 per ride, with Uber. This offer is valid till 31st December 2015.
In addition to viewing the estimated fare and how long it will take for the Uber to arrive, the driver’s app will be prefilled with the final destination’s address at the very beginning of the trip. On requesting an Uber, the user’s final destination will be autofilled on the driver’s app once the trip starts, making the entire experience seamless. The next phase of integration will involve notifying the user to request for an Uber, an hour prior to the appointment.
The partnership today is in four markets – India, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore and will soon expand to cover more countries as Practo and Uber continue their global expansion at a rapid pace.
