UberMOTO - Motorbike Taxi Service Launched in India

Today, the popular cab service provider- Uber announces the launch of UberMOTO, a motorbike taxi service as a pilot operation in Bangalore. The service enables Bangaloreans to tap a button and get a motorbike ride in minutes. It’s a great way for people to save time and money on short trips and provides last mile connectivity at the most affordable price as low as ?3/KM*.

Earlier, we reported that Uber has launched the motorbike taxi service in Bangkok and it might be launched in India as well. UberMOTO is another step to help cut congestion in Bangalore by getting people out of cars when they don’t need to use them, and by encouraging motorbike drivers to share their ride. It follows the launch of Uber’s carpooling service, which is designed to get more people into fewer cars. By using today’s transportation infrastructure more efficiently, Uber’s technology can help the Government of Karnataka cut traffic and congestion at no extra cost to taxpayers.

If you are living in Bangalore, you can book a motorbike ride with the following steps:

• Choose the UberMOTO option in your Uber app. Enter your pickup location and request your ride
• Uber will show you your driver’s details straight away – name, photo and the details of the motorbike
• All riders and drivers have to wear a helmet in Bangalore by law. Wear the helmet provided by your UberMOTO driver and put on the strap for your safety
• Uber’s standard product safety features are in place before, during and after every trip, including GPS tracking, 2-way feedback and the ability to share trip details with family and friends.
• At the end of the trip, you can choose to pay through any of their payment options including CASH.

Currently, UberMOTO is available in limited areas that are shown in the picture and you can use it between 7 AM and 9 PM, with fares as low as ?3/KM*. However, the company will continue to extend the coverage over time.