Uber is all set to include a ‘public transport’ tab on their app in partnership with the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). This has come after their partnerships with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL).
Using this tab, users can now view the timings of the metro, the fastest routes and the corresponding fares using the Uber app. This also features an overview of the city’s bus services and the shortest routes to get about using the same.
This initiative has been taken under Uber’s mission to make all rides on its platform 100 per cent emission-free by 2040 through zero-emission vehicles and the integration of public transport and micro-mobility, the company’s statement said. Users have the option of customizing each journey by choosing preferred modes of transit and route including choosing ridesharing options to help with first/last-mile connectivity, the release went on to say.
“We believe the future of urban transportation is all about the seamless integration of public transit systems and shared mobility solutions. This enables efficient commute options, saves riders time and money, improves the city’s productivity and helps build smarter and more sustainable cities,” added Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, in a statement to the press.
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