Wolt and Jerusalem Municipality Offer Free Subscription to Students
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Wolt and the Jerusalem Municipality are offering free Wolt+ subscriptions to Jerusalem's 46,000 students until the end of the academic year, a benefit worth about 300 shekels. The subscription eliminates delivery fees on orders from participating restaurants and stores, aiming to ease students' financial burdens. This initiative comes as Wolt sees a 15% rise in orders from students during exam periods.
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- Wolt and Jerusalem Municipality are giving free Wolt+ subscriptions to students.
- The benefit is valued at approximately 300 shekels per student.
- The free subscription lasts until the end of the current academic year.
- Students can order food, groceries, and other items without delivery fees.
- Jerusalem has about 46,000 university students.
- Pizza, hamburgers, and sushi are the top food orders by students.
Wolt and the Jerusalem Municipality have launched a joint initiative to provide free Wolt+ subscriptions to students in the city until the end of the academic year. This benefit, valued at approximately 300 shekels per student, will allow eligible students to order from participating businesses without paying delivery fees. The program aims to alleviate the financial burden of daily expenses, which accumulate alongside tuition, rent, and work for students.
Beyond restaurant orders, the subscription covers groceries from supermarkets, pharmacy items, stationery, and household goods, catering to needs from quick meals between classes to stocking up for exam preparation. Wolt data indicates a 15% increase in orders from Jerusalem during exam periods, with pizza, hamburgers, and sushi being the most popular food items. Students also frequently order basic groceries like milk, eggs, bread, cucumbers, and Diet Coke.
Jerusalem is home to approximately 46,000 higher education students, contributing to its vibrant academic and youthful atmosphere. Mayor Moshe Lion stated that the initiative is a way to support students, making Jerusalem feel like a home that believes in and supports them through challenging times. He emphasized the city's commitment to helping students focus on their studies and build their futures.
Tomer Cohen, CEO of Wolt Israel, added that the goal is to save students time and money, allowing them to concentrate on their studies with the assurance of deliveries without extra cost. He highlighted that the savings could amount to hundreds of shekels monthly, depending on order frequency.
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