Uber has launched a collaboration with Shopify aimed at speeding delivery for merchants.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.The partnership makes Uber Direct available to Shopify Plus merchants in the U ...

Core Insights - Uber plans to launch a B2B logistics service in India in partnership with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to enhance digital commerce for small businesses [1][2] - The service will initially focus on food deliveries, expanding later to eCommerce, grocery, pharmacy, and healthcare logistics [2] - ONDC aims to create a robust digital public infrastructure to support digital commerce and ensure a level playing field for businesses in India [4][5] Group 1 - Uber's logistics offering in India will be similar to the Uber Direct service launched in the U.S. in 2020, but will be limited to businesses on the ONDC network [2] - The ONDC network has scaled to include over 45 participants and processes 25,000 retail orders per day across more than 400 cities in its first year [5] - The collaboration also allows Uber app users to book tickets for the Delhi Metro, enhancing public transport accessibility [4]