The start of the collaboration between Panathinaikos AKTOR BC and Uber is a fact and comes to facilitate the travel of fans, always with safety in mind. Celebrating 10 years of presence in the Greek market, Uber is constantly working to connect passengers with drivers and help them to reach their favorite locations at the touch of a button. This time, through its partnership with Panathinaikos AKTOR BC, it aims to bring basketball fans closer to their favorite team by enabling them to be present at every game.
Thanks to Uber's technology, fans can get to and from the stadium easily and safely: a special pick-up point will be created within the OAKA stadium, from which the partner taxi drivers will be able to pick up fans that have called for a taxi through the app. At the same time the app allows passengers to share their journey details with loved ones and contact the authorities directly in case of an emergency, while a range of safety tools that are activated in the event of a long stop or change of direction. In this way, the company aims to relieve the traffic congestion generated during major basketball games, as well as Festivals that take place at OAKA, improving the experience of both fans and other citizens moving around the Athens area on those days.
"We are particularly pleased to start this partnership with Panathinaikos AKTOR BC, a team with a long history in Greek basketball and recognition at national and European level." said Country Operations Manager of Uber Greece, Mary Gaitanarou. "By supporting sports and the enjoyable experience of a good game, Uber is engaging with riders and facilitating rides to and from the OAKA stadium and allowing fans to maintain their excitement and satisfaction while our taxi partner drivers ensure a smooth and safe travel."
Director of Revenues and Strategic Partnerships of Panathinaikos BC AKTOR, Serafeim Voulgaris, stated: "This is a new strategic and substantial collaboration of high added value, uniting two industry-leading brands. Uber leads in transportation, while Panathinaikos champions in Europe. Together, these two top brands join forces to offer an upgraded experience to the fans who come to OAKA, ensuring their transportation is safe and comfortable. At Panathinaikos BC AKTOR, we consistently focus on enhancing the quality of our services to improve the fan experience. Mobility is a particularly important sector, and we anticipate that our collaboration with Uber will have a positive impact on our fans, bringing them closer to every match of our team!"
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