Uber, the ride sharing app has launched – uberMoto in Noida and Ghaziabad. Earlier the service is already available in Gurgaon and Faridabad and with this launch the uberMoto service now available in 7 cities – Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad. UberMOTO is also celebrating its one year anniversary in India this July, completing over 2 million trips so far- a milestone for the company.
uberMoto aimed at providing seamless and last mile connectivity around the NCR region and gives riders an affordable & convenient motorcycle ride. Riders receive driver and bike details just as they do for other Uber rides, as well as standard safety features before, during and after the ride including GPS tracking, a two-way feedback and the ability to share trip details with family & friends.
According to the company, uberMOTO will be one of the most affordable transportation options int he city, with fares as low as Rs. 10. While the service is limited to certain parts of Noida and Ghaziabad for now; Uber intends to scale the service across more areas of these cities in the coming time.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Prabhjeet Singh, General Manager, Delhi NCR & North India, Uber, said:
“I am excited about the launch of uberMOTO in Noida and Ghaziabad. It’s a quick, easy and affordable way to get around the cities and we are thankful to the government for supporting this vision towards solving for mobility needs and creating economic opportunities. With the launch in Noida and Ghaziabad, we aim to give riders an opportunity to travel smartly across NCR without worrying about issues like traffic, congestion and last mile connectivity.”
How uberMOTO works:
- Download the Uber app for iOS or Android and create an Uber account.
- Select uberMOTO in the app, enter the pickup location and payment method, and request a ride; receive driver details — name, photo, and details of the motorbike.
- uberMOTO drivers will have one helmet for the rider, and all riders and drivers must wear a helmet, as per the law.
- At the end of the trip, pay by cash, credit/debit card or mobile wallet and receive an electronic receipt via the Uber app.
