Uber receives govt. nod to operate buses in Delhi

India is the second country after Egypt where Uber operates buses under the Uber Shuttle service.

Uber has received a government nod to operate its bus services in the national capital. The license has been granted under the Delhi government’s app-based premium bus aggregator scheme.

The app-based bus aggregator scheme aims to encourage the upper middle class to switch to public transport. Under the scheme, aggregators can set dynamic pricing. However, the prices must not be less than the peak fare of DTC air-conditioned buses.

The bus service will be integrated into the Uber app, allowing users to book bus rides on select routes. Speaking of routes, Uber plans to connect business districts with residential areas across Delhi. The buses will have a seating capacity of 19 to 50 people.

India is the second country after Egypt where Uber operates buses under the Uber Shuttle service. The service is also available in Kolkata.

Source: ET Auto