Actors' Vanity Van Can Now Be Yours! Here's An 'Uber'-Cool Ride With Beds, TV, Microwave & More
The initiative has been introduced on a one-month pilot project basis. Interested customers will be able to book the Motorhome this month, starting from 7 August.
Uber India has been investing a lot of effort in silent mobility solutions to capture the masses. Again, the American ride-hailing service company came up with an innovative idea called Motorhome for the Intercity service.
It is not some typical Uber service, but more like a private home on wheels. It allows the customers to travel comfortably with their loved ones or family in a private space with all the essential amenities such as a kitchen, shower, microwave, television, a fully air-conditioned cabin with comfortable sofa-inspired seating and whatnot.
Bookings, Routes, And Service
As per the details shared by the brand, the initiative has been introduced on a one-month pilot project basis. Interested customers will be able to book the Motorhome this month, starting from 7 August. It can be pre-booked from 4 August. It will work only in Delhi-NCR for now, covering Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, and Amritsar.
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