Bangaldesh's ace all-rounder and captain of the test cricket team Shakib Al Hasan has become the first brand ambassador of Uber in the country.
The partnership underscores Uber, world’s largest ridesharing company, and Shakib’s commitment to create employment opportunities, empower youth, and build a stronger transport system for all the citizens of the country, says a press statement on Sunday.
Pradeep Parameswaran, President of Uber India & South Asia, said, "we are delighted to have Shakib Al Hasan come out to bat as brand ambassador for Uber in Bangladesh."
"Over the years, Shakib has been an influential role model for Bangladeshis, both on and off the field. In him, we’ve found a partner, who reflects and shares our ideals of bringing about positive change, empowering communities and improving the lives of all Bangladeshis," Parameswaran added.
Commenting on his association with Uber, Shakib Al Hasan - the number one all-rounder in test cricket - said, "as a cricketer, I travel a lot and I have personally enjoyed the seamless experience of booking an Uber."
"It’s great to see how Uber uses technology to revolutionise the way people move around cities and empowers millions around the world by creating economic opportunities," Shakib further said.
Started in 2010, the US-based ridesharing firm's mission is to bring reliable transportation to everywhere, for everyone across the globe. After eight years and more than 10 billion trips, Uber is now focused on reducing congestion and pollution in the cities by getting more people into fewer cars.