TORONTO, Oct. 16,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting tomorrow, Monday, October 17, Torontonians can order safe,
legal cannabis and get it delivered straight to their homes thanks
to a partnership between Uber Eats (NYSE: UBER), a global leader in
ecommerce and delivery technology, and Leafly (NASDAQ: LFLY), a
leading online cannabis marketplace and information resource.
Torontonians 19+ can place orders from local licensed cannabis
retailers in the Uber Eats app, and have it delivered to their door
by the retailer's CannSell certified staff. This is the first time
cannabis delivery will be available on a major third-party delivery
platform in the world.
The first cannabis delivery partnership on
a major third-party delivery platform in the world.
"We are partnering with industry leaders like Leafly to help
retailers offer safe, convenient options for people in Toronto to purchase legal cannabis for
delivery to their homes, which will help combat the illegal market
and help reduce impaired driving," said Lola Kassim, General Manager of Uber Eats
Canada. "Over the last few years, we have invested heavily in our
delivery business and selection has expanded tremendously. Uber
Eats has grown quickly to become a versatile platform usable by
diverse businesses large and small."
"Leafly has been empowering the cannabis marketplace in
Canada for more than four years
and we support more than 200 cannabis retailers in the GTA. We are
thrilled to work with Uber Eats to help licensed retailers bring
safe, legal cannabis to people across the city," said Yoko Miyashita, CEO of Leafly.
"Hidden Leaf has been providing safe, legal cannabis to
Torontonians at three locations over the last year and a half,"
said Marissa and Dale Taylor, owners
of Hidden Leaf, one of three currently participating retailers in
Toronto. "We are a small business
and this partnership is a great way for us to expand our reach and
grow our business across the city. Just like the in-store
experience, our CannSell certified delivery staff understand and
comply with local regulations around cannabis transactions,
including checking ID."
How it works:
- Head to the Uber Eats app and select the "Cannabis" category or
search for one of the licensed cannabis retailers. You will see a
warning that you must be of legal age to enter the virtual
storefront.
- After this, you navigate the menu of the retailer to
place an order. You must be within the delivery radius of the
licensed cannabis retailer in order to be able to place an
order.
- Just like ordering takeout or other items using Uber Eats, you
will be notified when the licensed retailer accepts the order and
the estimated time of delivery.
- In accordance with provincial regulations, the order will only
be delivered by the licensed cannabis retailer's own CannSell
certified staff. Independent third-party delivery people will not
deliver cannabis.
- When the delivery person arrives, your age and sobriety will be
verified as required by regulations.
This partnership will help combat the underground illegal
market, which still accounts for over 50% of all nonmedical
cannabis sales in Ontario.
Further, recent research from Public First shows that some
cannabis users drive after consumption with 1 in 7 (14%) of
cannabis users admitting to having driven a vehicle within 2 hours
of consuming cannabis. Delivery options like those available
through Uber Eats are expected to help decrease impaired driving
and improve safety on the road.
The first three cannabis retailers are:
- Hidden Leaf Cannabis
- Minerva Cannabis
- Shivaa's Rose
About Uber Eats
Uber Eats is an on-demand app and
website that helps bring millions of people around the world the
things they want, at the tap of a button. We partner with over
825,000 restaurants and merchants in more than 11,000 cities across
six continents. From specialty local favorites to national brand
names, groceries to household essentials and more, Uber Eats has
what you want when you want it.
About Leafly
Leafly helps millions of people learn
about cannabis each year. Our powerful tools help shoppers make
informed purchasing decisions and empower cannabis businesses to
attract and retain loyal customers through technology services.
Learn more at Leafly.com or download the Leafly mobile app.
For media inquiries:
Uber
press@uber.com
Leafly
Josh deBerge
josh.deberge@leafly.com
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