Uber Shikara Rolls Out: You must have enjoyed the journey by booking an Uber taxi, but if you are going to visit Kashmir, then now you can book not only a taxi but also a Shikara for yourself in Dal Lake of Srinagar and enjoy the ride. App-based taxi service Uber has launched water transportation service in India. According to the company, it has been started to give a new and comfortable experience to the tourists visiting Srinagar.
Uber Shikara service started on Monday
Uber Shikara service was started in Srinagar on Monday. Through this, tourists coming here will now have the option to pre-book their Shikara ride for a trip to the famous Dal Lake through the Uber app. So that they will be able to comfortably enjoy the natural beauty of this place during the busy holiday season.
All the money goes to the shikara drivers
Along with launching the water tourism service on its app, Uber has also clarified that it will not charge any fee for Shikara rides booked through its app, rather the entire money will be transferred to the Shikara drivers, thereby helping in Jammu- Additional economic opportunities will be created for tourism workers working at the grassroots level in Kashmir.
You can book Shikara even 15 days in advance
According to Uber, each Uber Shikara ride booked through the app can be booked for 1 hour and a maximum of 4 passengers can sit in one Shikara and enjoy the beauty of Dal Lake. Along with this, the company has also shared complete information regarding pre-booking. According to this, Uber Shikara rides can be booked up to 12 hours in advance and up to 15 days in advance.
‘Confluence of tradition and technology’
On the launch of Uber Shikara, Prabhjit Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said that this service is a confluence of tradition and technology. Through this, tourists coming to Srinagar will not have to face problems for Shikara ride and they will be able to book easily through Uber app. He said that for the first time, Uber has also introduced a travel insurance for all Shikara passengers for the ride on Dal Lake, with an aim to ensure that the passengers get a comfortable ride as well as peace of mind.
Booking is very easy
- Update your Uber app and then click the new service’s icon to open it.
- Select Shikara Ghat No. 16 as pickup point and select drop point and click on Uber Shikara.
- Select the time and date (10 AM to 5 PM only) and then click on the ‘Book’ option to complete the booking.
