Uber has launched its first water transportation service in India, letting users to book shikara trips using its smartphone app, on Srinagar’s tranquil Dal Lake.
The Uber Shikara is Asia’s first water transportation service, with similar options in European towns such as Venice. In its first phase, the firm has onboarded seven shikaras and intends to progressively grow the fleet in response to demand.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said that the launch of Uber Shikara in Srinagar shows how technology can enhance cultural heritage.
“Launch of Uber Shikara in Srinagar is a testament to creative ways technology can enhance our cultural heritage. This offering in upcoming tourist season will provide visitors a seamless way to experience timeless charm of Shikara rides, a hallmark of J&K’s beauty,” Sinha wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
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Source: HT
