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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Two and three wheelers rides in fast lane for Uber, Infra News, ET Infra
Advt Advt More than 60 per cent of Uber customers in India are currently opting for two- and three-wheelers, marking a shift in consumer mobility preferences at the ride-hailing platform from passenger which leads India's ride-hailing market , employs about 1.4 million driver partners, up from 1 million in 2024, reflecting steady demand growth."In India, more than three out of every five trips are now on two-wheelers or three-wheelers," Prabhjeet Singh, president, Uber India and South Asia told ET. He was speaking on the sidelines of the Uber Pragati event in to him, a key driver of this transition is growing demand for affordable and flexible transport, especially in congested urban and semi-urban areas. Singh said categories such as intercity, airport travel, and premium offerings are also seeing "massive growth," supported by new product innovations and affordability as it expands into multiple use cases, Uber's electrification efforts have remained modest. The company operates 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across two-, three-, and four-wheeler categories, comprising less than 2 per cent of its 1.4 million active vehicles in India."EV adoption is growing, but penetration is definitely lower than I would like it to be," Singh said. He pointed to hurdles including high financing costs, unclear residual value of EVs, and inadequate charging infrastructure as key challenges slowing the transition. India's EV ecosystem, according to Singh, is still developing, and the cost burden of vehicle ownership continues to be a barrier. "Someone has to buy the asset and deploy it on the platform. That's harder for EVs," he navigate these challenges, Uber is partnering with institutional fleet operators who invest in vehicles and charging networks. Its Uber Green service , which offers EV rides, is currently operational in three Indian is Uber's third-largest market globally by volume. To drive further growth, the company has started new services such as Uber for Seniors and Uber Pet besides affordability features like Wait and Save. While EV adoption remains a long-term goal, Uber is currently focusing on expanding access through lower-cost, high-volume mobility options, said Singh.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Two and three wheelers rides in fast lane for Uber
More than 60% of Uber customers in India are currently opting for two- and three-wheelers , marking a shift in consumer mobility preferences at the ride-hailing platform from passenger vehicles. Uber, which leads India's ride-hailing market, employs about 1.4 million driver partners, up from 1 million in 2024, reflecting steady demand growth. "In India, more than three out of every five trips are now on two-wheelers or three-wheelers," Prabhjeet Singh, president, Uber India and South Asia told ET. He was speaking on the sidelines of the Uber Pragati event in Mumbai. According to him, a key driver of this transition is growing demand for affordable and flexible transport, especially in congested urban and semi-urban areas. Singh said categories such as intercity, airport travel, and premium offerings are also seeing "massive growth," supported by new product innovations and affordability features. Even as it expands into multiple use cases, Uber's electrification efforts have remained modest. The company operates 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across two-, three-, and four-wheeler categories, comprising less than 2% of its 1.4 million active vehicles in India. "EV adoption is growing, but penetration is definitely lower than I would like it to be," Singh said. He pointed to hurdles including high financing costs, unclear residual value of EVs, and inadequate charging infrastructure as key challenges slowing the transition. India's EV ecosystem, according to Singh, is still developing, and the cost burden of vehicle ownership continues to be a barrier. "Someone has to buy the asset and deploy it on the platform. That's harder for EVs," he said. To navigate these challenges, Uber is partnering with institutional fleet operators who invest in vehicles and charging networks. Its Uber Green service , which offers EV rides, is currently operational in three Indian cities. India is Uber's third-largest market globally by volume. To drive further growth, the company has started new services such as Uber for Seniors and Uber Pet besides affordability features like Wait and Save. While EV adoption remains a long-term goal, Uber is currently focusing on expanding access through lower-cost, high-volume mobility options, said Singh.
Economic Times
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Two and three wheelers rides in fast lane for Uber
Uber witnesses a shift in India. More customers now prefer two and three-wheelers. This trend highlights the demand for affordable transport. Uber's driver network expands significantly. The company focuses on intercity travel and premium services. Electrification efforts face challenges. Uber partners to overcome EV adoption hurdles. New services cater to diverse needs. The company prioritizes accessible mobility options in India. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Auto 1. Two and three wheelers rides in fast lane for Uber Mumbai: More than 60% of Uber customers in India are currently opting for two- and three-wheelers , marking a shift in consumer mobility preferences at the ride-hailing platform from passenger which leads India's ride-hailing market, employs about 1.4 million driver partners, up from 1 million in 2024, reflecting steady demand growth."In India, more than three out of every five trips are now on two-wheelers or three-wheelers," Prabhjeet Singh, president, Uber India and South Asia told ET. He was speaking on the sidelines of the Uber Pragati event in to him, a key driver of this transition is growing demand for affordable and flexible transport, especially in congested urban and semi-urban areas. Singh said categories such as intercity, airport travel, and premium offerings are also seeing "massive growth," supported by new product innovations and affordability as it expands into multiple use cases, Uber's electrification efforts have remained modest. The company operates 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across two-, three-, and four-wheeler categories, comprising less than 2% of its 1.4 million active vehicles in India."EV adoption is growing, but penetration is definitely lower than I would like it to be," Singh said. He pointed to hurdles including high financing costs, unclear residual value of EVs, and inadequate charging infrastructure as key challenges slowing the transition. India's EV ecosystem, according to Singh, is still developing, and the cost burden of vehicle ownership continues to be a barrier. "Someone has to buy the asset and deploy it on the platform. That's harder for EVs," he navigate these challenges, Uber is partnering with institutional fleet operators who invest in vehicles and charging networks. Its Uber Green service , which offers EV rides, is currently operational in three Indian is Uber's third-largest market globally by volume. To drive further growth, the company has started new services such as Uber for Seniors and Uber Pet besides affordability features like Wait and Save. While EV adoption remains a long-term goal, Uber is currently focusing on expanding access through lower-cost, high-volume mobility options, said Singh.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Two and three wheelers rides in fast lane for Uber
Mumbai: More than 60% of Uber customers in India are currently opting for two- and three-wheelers , marking a shift in consumer mobility preferences at the ride-hailing platform from passenger vehicles. Uber, which leads India's ride-hailing market, employs about 1.4 million driver partners, up from 1 million in 2024, reflecting steady demand growth. "In India, more than three out of every five trips are now on two-wheelers or three-wheelers," Prabhjeet Singh, president, Uber India and South Asia told ET. He was speaking on the sidelines of the Uber Pragati event in Mumbai. According to him, a key driver of this transition is growing demand for affordable and flexible transport, especially in congested urban and semi-urban areas. Singh said categories such as intercity, airport travel, and premium offerings are also seeing "massive growth," supported by new product innovations and affordability features. Even as it expands into multiple use cases, Uber's electrification efforts have remained modest. The company operates 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across two-, three-, and four-wheeler categories, comprising less than 2% of its 1.4 million active vehicles in India. Live Events "EV adoption is growing, but penetration is definitely lower than I would like it to be," Singh said. He pointed to hurdles including high financing costs, unclear residual value of EVs, and inadequate charging infrastructure as key challenges slowing the transition. India's EV ecosystem, according to Singh, is still developing, and the cost burden of vehicle ownership continues to be a barrier. "Someone has to buy the asset and deploy it on the platform. That's harder for EVs," he said. To navigate these challenges, Uber is partnering with institutional fleet operators who invest in vehicles and charging networks. Its Uber Green service , which offers EV rides, is currently operational in three Indian cities. India is Uber's third-largest market globally by volume. To drive further growth, the company has started new services such as Uber for Seniors and Uber Pet besides affordability features like Wait and Save. While EV adoption remains a long-term goal, Uber is currently focusing on expanding access through lower-cost, high-volume mobility options, said Singh. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Soon, book your Mumbai Metro ticket through Uber app
Mumbai commuters will soon be able to book Metro tickets through the Uber app, as part of the cab aggregator's planned rollout of its Metro ticketing integration with the government-supported Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). The feature, already live in Delhi, will be rolled out in Mumbai soon. The new feature is likely to enable users to book multimodal trips uniting Metro and taxi services on one app interface. 'Users can directly book Metro tickets within the Uber app using our integration with ONDC. Following an unprecedented response in Delhi, we are planning to roll out Metro ticketing to Chennai and Mumbai,' the company stated. The announcement comes at a time when city public transport networks are being changed and expanded many times in cities such as Mumbai. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been expanding the Metro network around the city progressively, while it is also trying to converge ticketing and mobility solutions across transport modes. With the new feature, Uber will be one of the first private platforms to provide Metro ticketing for Mumbai via ONDC in line with wider visions of digital public transport options. This was included in a broader set of new features that Uber rolled out in India. While the features are for users in all cities, some of them will soon be live in Mumbai as well. In the coming weeks, Uber will also start Airport Priority Access at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport or Mumbai airport, which will streamline terminal pick-ups. This will come at the P6 level of CSMIA. Uber's parcel delivery feature, Courier XL, under which users can send packages up to 750 kg, has begun in Mumbai. The city also has access to Uber Pet, a ride type for individuals with a dog or cat on board, available under reserve-only rides. Another service, Uber for Seniors, should also roll out this month, with a more streamlined interface having fewer steps and bigger buttons, designed to make the app easier to use for seniors.
