Uber has obtained an aggregator licence from the Delhi Transport Department to function buses underneath the Delhi Premium Bus Scheme, making it the primary state to award such a licence. The ride-hailing firm can be the primary aggregator to safe this licence. Amit Deshpande, Head of Uber Shuttle India, introduced that the official launch of Uber Shuttle follows a profitable pilot program which demonstrated vital demand for bus providers in Delhi. Customers will now be capable of pre-book seats on their most popular routes by deciding on the ‘Uber Shuttle’ possibility on the Uber app.
“Following a successful pilot programme, where we witnessed significant demand for buses, we are thrilled to officially introduce the convenience of Uber rides to buses in Delhi,” Uber Shuttle India head Amit Deshpande stated.
Convenient options for commuters
The Uber Shuttle service, which caters to each day commuting wants, was beforehand examined in Delhi-NCR and has been operational in Kolkata underneath an MoU with the West Bengal authorities. Commuters can pre-book seats as much as per week upfront, observe the dwell location and route of the bus, and look at its anticipated time of arrival (ETA) by way of the Uber app.
Local fleet companions and know-how integration
Each shuttle car will accommodate 19–50 passengers and can be operated by native fleet companions utilizing Uber’s know-how, enhancing the commuting expertise in Delhi.
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Source: www.indiatvnews.com
