Uber for Marijuana: What to know before getting started

Last year, a verdict took the US by storm that let to the launch of several startups across the country. It’s the legalization of medical marijuana in 33 states of the US. Ever since the verdict, many startups have begun the development of on-demand medical marijuana delivery apps, and a few have already launched their apps that are making the rounds in the market. 

Statistics that are attributed to the launch of many Uber for Marijuana apps revealed:

• The marijuana market is expected to witness growth at a rate of 21% a year from now until 2021.
• The business is expected to earn a revenue of USD 66.3 billion by 2025.
• 62% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana.
• Recreational use of marijuana is allowed in the following states – Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Washington state, and Vermont.

Educate your target group

If you are operating in the marijuana dispensary business and are looking for ways to expand it, then marijuana delivery app development is your call. With an Uber for weed delivery application on board, you can create brand awareness among your target groups, attracting more customers to your business.

You can use this app to educate your target audience about the different types of weed and the medical conditions that they can eradicate. Also, you can use it as a platform to solve their queries that they hesitate to ask in person. With enough awareness in society, many people will come forward to use your on-demand weed delivery app to purchase cannabis as per their medical requirements. This eventually increases your sales and your market value in the industry.

Before starting your app development, you should learn the below know-hows to make your app a hit in the market.

Provide detailed information about cannabis

Even after the legalization, weed is one of the less spoken about topics in the US medical industry. To flourish your weed delivery app business, it’s essential to educate your audience about cannabis and its medicinal uses through your app.

Though they can get the details with a Google search, they will find it more authentic when they learn from a person operating in the field. Add a personal touch to the content and make it available in your app. It builds trust among your audience and makes them come to your app to purchase medical marijuana, in case of any need.

Send real-time alerts via push notifications

You can share the latest updates on marijuana, newly passed weed regulation laws, research works published on marijuana, and news related to marijuana. Also, you can share the process of cannabis preparation and the benefits it offers. It establishes your business as a thought leader in the cannabis industry, giving you a competitive advantage. 

Add a feature to locate dispensaries nearby

Your audience might wish to purchase the cannabis on their own and might look for the dispensaries for the same. If you add a ‘dispensaries near me’ feature to your on-demand marijuana delivery app, it helps the legal users to connect with the independent licensed cannabis dispensaries. 

To verify the authenticity of the user, you can provide them with an option to upload the verified prescription of their doctor. Thus, your app can serve as a one-stop solution to both marijuana users and licensed marijuana dispensaries. It increases the chances of establishing your app in the industry.

The development part

Despite the legalization of cannabis usage, many dispensaries still find it challenging to achieve the desired profit from their cannabis business. Your medical marijuana delivery app can do wonders for their business as well as for your own if you have one.

If you set your mind into developing the app, it’s better to opt for customizable clone apps rather than building the app from scratch. Several app development companies offer Uber for weed delivery applications that can be personalized as per your business needs. On-demand is all about how fast your business operates in the industry. With the new weed regulations on board, the time can never be right than now to launch your app into the market.

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