Delhi awards a licence for bus operations and becomes the first city in India, and Uber becomes the first aggregator to be granted a licence...
Delhi awards a licence for bus operations and becomes the first city in India, and Uber becomes the first aggregator to be granted a licence under the Delhi Premium Bus scheme.
Commuters will be able to reserve seats in advance on the route of their choice, with the 'Uber shuttle' option on the Uber app. The app will also let the users see the bus' projected arrival time, track its current location and route, and reserve seats up to one week ahead of time.
Praising the company, an official from the Government of Delhi's Transport Department said. “The Government of Delhi stays committed to improving public transport services and diversifying available transportation options to streamline commuting for Delhilites. We are pleased to extend an opportunity to Uber to utilise its global experience and technological skills to contribute to an elevated commuting experience for the people of Delhi."
The scheme was tested since last year in Delhi NCR, and already running in Kolkata with an agreement between the West Bengal government & Uber. The programme has been developed in response to the demands of the city's needed transportation and is going to assist daily bus commuters of Delhi-NCR.
Uber says the move would help reduce traffic congestion and also lower the carbon emissions. “Uber Shuttle aims to provide tech-optimised mobility solutions using private bus fleets, addressing road congestion and reducing carbon emissions by encouraging shared rides," the company said.
By taking off car riders, the programme seeks to address traffic issues and cut air pollution by promoting shared rides through the use of private bus fleets.
Amit Deshpande, Head of Uber Shuttle in India, said, "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,"
These shuttle buses are told to have a capacity to carry 19 to 50 passengers & will be operated by local fleet partners using Uber's technology.
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