Uber Courier Demand Peaks During Festive Season Across India

Uber has shared key trends for Uber Courier and Uber Courier XL this festive season, marking the highest-ever demand for the delivery products. As consumers across Indian cities increasingly turn to Uber for everyday and festive deliveries, the company announced plans to expand Uber Courier to over 10 new cities in 2026.

Available already in 25 cities across India, Uber Courier and Courier XL continue to see rapid adoption, offering fast, reliable, and convenient delivery solutions for everything from gifts to essentials. Powered by Uber’s global technology and local reliability, the products are reshaping how India moves packages.

Speaking on the growth of Uber Courier, Shiva Shailendran, Director - Consumer Growth, Uber India and South Asia said, “Uber Courier is redefining convenience by giving people a simple, reliable way to move what matters to them. From festive gifts to daily essentials, users are trusting us with deliveries that truly count. The strong growth we’re seeing reflects how deeply these products are resonating with our users and how they’ve become part of everyday life.”

During the festive period, Uber Courier, already Uber’s fastest-growing category, saw a sharp rise in usage for both daily and seasonal deliveries. Common items included food, clothes, medicines, and small electronics, underscoring how embedded the service has become in day-to-day life. Deliveries peaked around Diwali and Rakhi, with the busiest hours being between 11 AM and 4 PM as users preferred convenient daytime slots to send gifts and essentials on festive days.

The product creates additional earning opportunities, with half of all Uber Bike drivers completing Courier trips. Alongside drivers, Uber Courier also provides small and medium businesses with a quick, hassle-free way to reach their customers and strengthen their connection through reliable, on-demand deliveries. 

Uber Courier XL, built for larger and bulkier items, also saw strong traction this festive season. The most common items sent included sports equipment, crockery, furniture, textiles, hardware, and large stationery shipments. Deliveries for both Courier and Courier XL peaked on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays ahead of Diwali, underscoring how people were extensively tapping into the service to make deliveries.

With strong adoption across metros and growing traction in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, Uber Courier continues to expand its footprint across India’s on-demand delivery market. As demand for quick, dependable logistics grows, Uber remains committed to building products that meet evolving consumer needs and make moving anything, anywhere, easier than ever.