Uber starts operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar
The Hindu
Uber on Tuesday started operating in Jammu and Kashmir, with Srinagar being its first city. The ride hailing app started with UberGo and Uber Intercity in the valley
Uber on Tuesday started operating in Jammu and Kashmir, with Srinagar being its first city. The ride hailing app started with UberGo and Uber Intercity in the valley.
Uber Intercity rides can be booked to Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam.
“The launch of our service will create meaningful earning opportunities for drivers and will support the economic growth of local communities,” said Uber in a press statement.
The company said it was committed to offering convenient, affordable, and safe mobility options to riders across the country. The launch of operations in Srinagar is a step in that direction, it added.
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Uber’s launch in Srinagar is in line with its expansion plans in India, with an aim to increase its footprint and expand product offerings to regional markets.
The Intercity trips can now be booked for return journeys lasting up to five days, where riders can retain their Uber vehicle and the driver, adding stops as they go.
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