• Uber, Deliveroo and Pizza Pilgrims are in discussion about offering jab incentives
• Only two-thirds of people aged 18-30 in England have had first dose since June
• In plan, Uber will offer discounts for under-30s in cars and takeaway services
• Other companies will be offering vouchers or discount codes for food and films 

Glen Owen – Daily Mail Aug 1, 2021

Young adults will be lured into vaccination centres with the promise of cut-price taxis and takeaways, as Boris Johnson tries to tackle the relatively low take-up among the under-30s.

Uber, Deliveroo and Pizza Pilgrims are among the companies in discussion with the Government about offering incentives as part of the ‘Jab 18-30’ drive.

So far, only two-thirds of people in that age bracket in England have received a first dose since they became eligible in June, compared with 88.4 per cent across all age groups, meaning more than three million 18-to-30-year-olds remain unjabbed.

As part of the plan, Uber will be sending out reminders to its users throughout this month and, along with rival ride-hailing app Bolt, will be offering discounts for under-30s in both cars and food takeaway services.

Other companies will be offering vouchers or discount codes for food and films if users can prove through the NHS app that they have had the jab.

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