The international app made its grand debut in Wagga on August 19, allowing hungry residents to order takeaway from their phones and track its delivery.

Ahead of the launch, Mandy Patey, the owner of Kebab'alish, was contacted by the delivery platform to see if she was interested in signing up. Already using Menulog to boost takeaway numbers, she did not hesitate to become a partner.

"It's been going well, but there have been a few teething issues, but Uber got on top of them," Ms Patey said.

"It is very straightforward and easy as an owner and as a customer to use. It seems to pick up each week. People are jumping on board. I would say it has been very successful."

While Ms Patey has been pleased with the initial roll-out of Uber Eats in Wagga, she expressed frustration with the lack of available drivers.

On some occasions, Uber has even cancelled the food order due to no one being able to deliver it.

"Once the order has come through we have to wait for the driver to accept before we start preparing the food," Ms Patey said.

"There have been a couple of times where we are waiting for a driver to accept, thinking 'it has been a while since this order has come through'."

Ms Patey said it has been frustrating from that angle, but she added Uber brings in 40 to 50 customers per week - orders she might not have had without the service.

"We just have to give it more time," she said. "People have to be a bit patient."

Thaigga owner Robert Baliva echoed Ms Patey's comments, adding that his Baylis Street restaurant saw more traffic from the delivery service during the week.

"There are as many drivers available on weeknights but less demand for them," he said. "I have spoken to Uber Eats, and they have said it takes time to build up."

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Mr Baliva added that he does not just rely on Uber to bring in customers, but utilises other online platforms as well.

The Daily Advertiser put a series of questions to Uber covering concerns raised about lack of drivers to how many restaurants have signed up. In response, a spokesperson said the company was pleased with the results since launching.

"We place a lot of value on establishing long-term relationships with our local restaurant partners, and we want their businesses to thrive," the representative said.

"We look forward to bringing the choice, control and convenience of the Uber Eats app to more Wagga restaurant owners, who can decide how they partner with us to get their marvellous dishes to more hungry customers."