Uber adds e-rickshaws to platform, deploys 100 such vehicles in Delhi

Uber on Tuesday mentioned Delhi has turn out to be the primary Indian metropolis the place the journey hailing main has deployed 100 e-rickshaws on its platform.

The automobiles have been deployed throughout 26 Delhi Metro stations, providing riders sustainable mobility options for higher first and final mile connectivity in addition to quick distance commutes, a press release mentioned.

Riders will have the ability to ebook the micromobility product on the Uber app from Tuesday and the service will likely be obtainable at stations on Delhi Metro’s blue line, together with Ashok Park Main, Dabri Mor, ESI Basaidarapur, Janakpuri East and Uttam Nagar East, amongst others.

“As millions of Indians begin moving again, Uber aims to make urban commutes more affordable, efficient and eco-friendly, helping cities ‘Build back better’. With multimodal service offerings like micromobility and public transit options, all in the Uber app, Delhi residents will now be able to complete their journey seamlessly,” the assertion mentioned.

Uber mentioned the launch is in step with the corporate’s lately introduced international dedication to make all rides on its platform 100 per cent emission-free by 2040 by means of zero-emission automobiles and the combination of public transport and micromobility. According to the 2019 IQAir rankings, Delhi ranks fifth within the listing of probably the most polluted cities on the planet.

“We are delighted to launch e-rickshaws on Uber’s platform as an efficient and eco-friendly mobility solution, which will help riders complete their urban commute seamlessly. By integrating public transit and greener last mile solutions, we are committed to supporting Delhi’s sustainability and electric goals,” Uber General Manager, North and West India Shiva Shailendran mentioned.

In 2019, Uber had partnered with Yulu to launch a pilot providing riders sensible and inexpensive micromobility choices in Bengaluru, the assertion mentioned.