Uber rolls out India's first water transport service with shikara bookings on its app
The Hindu
Uber launches water transport service in India, starting with shikara rides at Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Ride-hailing app Uber has launched its first water transport service in India, with a booking of a shikara at Dal Lake in Srinagar through its app, a senior company official said on Monday (December 2, 2024).
The company introduced the first service of its kind in Asia.
"Uber Shikara is our humble attempt to blend technology and tradition to give a seamless experience to travellers for their shikara ride. We are proud to create this iconic experience enhancing accessibility and uplifting tourism in the breathtaking landscape of Kashmir," Uber India and South Asia, President, Prabhjeet Singh said.
An Uber spokesperson confirmed that Uber's water transport service in India is also the first in Asia.
Uber offers water transport booking in some of the European countries including Venice in Italy.
In India, the company has initially onboarded seven shikaras and plans to gradually expand the fleet based on the service's traction.
Uber users will be able to book shikara at government-determined rates.
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