What is Uber Shikara, India's first water transport service launched in Kashmir?
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What is Uber Shikara, India's first water transport service launched in Kashmir?

Hindustan Times  

In the serene Dal Lake of Srinagar, cab aggregator Uber has launched its first water transport service in India, allowing users to book shikara rides through the app. Uber launches India’s first water transport service, offering shikara bookings on its app. The Uber Shikara is Asia's first water transport service and follows similar offerings in European cities like Venice. Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor, Manoj Sinha said that the launch of Uber Shikara in Srinagar shows how technology can enhance cultural heritage.

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Uber floats Asia’s first boat taxi service on Kashmir’s picturesque Dal Lake
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Uber floats Asia’s first boat taxi service on Kashmir’s picturesque Dal Lake

The Independent  

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Uber Shikara: India's first water transport service launched in Kashmir
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Uber Shikara: India's first water transport service launched in Kashmir

Op India  

In what could be termed as another indicator of how the abrogation of Article 370 has proven to be a game changer for the development of Kashmir, international taxi aggregator service Uber has decided to expand its operations to Shikaras in Kashmir, Asia’s first water transport services on the lines with its similar offerings in European cities like Venice. #WATCH …

What Uber’s latest venture in Kashmir means for shikhara owners in Srinagar
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What Uber’s latest venture in Kashmir means for shikhara owners in Srinagar

The Hindu  

On a crisp November morning, the Dal Lake glimmers with a liquid mercury under the muted winter sun. There is a whispered worry that Dal’s magic lies in its unpolished chaos, and the operative precision of Uber risks sanding down the rough edges of what has always been a beautifully idiosyncratic experience. But if it brings business, that’s what matters.” …

Uber rolls out India’s first water transport service with shikara bookings on its app
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Uber rolls out India’s first water transport service with shikara bookings on its app

Live Mint  

Srinagar, Dec 2 Ride-hailing app Uber has launched its first water transport service in India, with a booking of a shikara at Dal Lake in Srinagar through its app, a senior company official said on Monday. An Uber spokesperson confirmed that Uber's water transport service in India is also the first in Asia. Shikara Owners Association President Wali Mohammad Bhatt …

Uber launches India's first shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar: Here's how to book
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Uber launches India's first shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar: Here's how to book

India TV News  

Uber on Monday launched India's first-ever water transport service, offering tourists the comfort of pre-booking shikara rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar through its app. Named as Uber Shikara, the limited-period service is designed to enhance the tourism experience while promoting grassroots economic opportunities for shikara drivers in Jammu and Kashmir. Uber Shikara: Check booking timing Each Uber Shikara ride …

Now you can take a shikara ride on Dal Lake with a tap on Uber app
1 month, 1 week ago

Now you can take a shikara ride on Dal Lake with a tap on Uber app

India Today  

Uber on Monday launched its first-ever water transport service in India, offering tourists the convenience of pre-booking shikara rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar through its app. Dubbed Uber Shikara, the limited-period service aims to enhance the tourism experience while promoting grassroots economic opportunities for shikara drivers in Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative introduces features such as pre-booking through Uber …

India’s first water taxi service inaugurated in Maharashtra
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India’s first water taxi service inaugurated in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

India’s first water taxi service was inaugurated in Maharashtra on Thursday which will connect the Navi Mumbai area to mainland Mumbai. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the Belapur jetty while Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal flagged off the water taxi. Addressing the event, Mr. Sonowal said the Sagarmala project has offered 131 projects worth ₹1.05 lakh …

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