Delhi Metro partners with Ola, Uber to provide last-mile connectivity
6 years ago

Delhi Metro partners with Ola, Uber to provide last-mile connectivity

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A pilot service on booking cars through two major cab aggregators at Delhi Metro stations was launched Wednesday, seeking to further boost last-mile connectivity for commuters, officials said. “Giving a further boost to its efforts in ensuring enhanced last-mile connectivity, the Delhi Metro in association with cab aggregators Uber and Ola today formally kickstarted a pilot project,” the statement said. Madhu Kannan, Chief Business Officer, Asia Pacific, Uber, who was also present on the occasion said, “By making it easy to travel to and from metro stations, we intend to alleviate the need for parking and make first and last-mile connectivity more seamless.””This is Uber’s first partnership with one of the largest global transit networks and we look forward to setting the gold standard for how we work together to improve our cities,” he said. “E-rickshaw services are presently operational at 11 metro stations -- Vaishali, HUDA City Centre, M G Road, Sikanderpur, Escorts Mujesar, Bata Chowk, Neelam Chowk Ajronda, Dwarka Sectors 9, 10, 11 and 12,” the DMRC said.

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Last-mile connectivity: The key to unlocking Metro Rail’s potential

New Indian Express  

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Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi-NCR launch 2-day strike; demand ban on Ola, Uber

Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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Explained | How can the woes of Delhi Metro users be solved?
1 year, 7 months ago

Explained | How can the woes of Delhi Metro users be solved?

The Hindu  

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Delhi Budget: Metro, govt to collaborate on building two new bus terminals
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi Budget: Metro, govt to collaborate on building two new bus terminals

Hindustan Times  

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COVID-19 Lockdown: Ola, Uber Resume Cab Services In Over 160 Indian Cities
4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ola, Uber Resume Cab Services In Over 160 Indian Cities

ABP News  

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No surge pricing in Ola, Uber during odd-even in Delhi
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No surge pricing in Ola, Uber during odd-even in Delhi

India TV News  

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Delhi Metro and Uber are coming together to give you better last-mile connectivity
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Metro and Uber are coming together to give you better last-mile connectivity

India TV News  

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India fundamental to Uber's growth story, investing in talent here: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi
5 years, 2 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Uber partners DMRC, to introduce public transport service in Delhi
5 years, 2 months ago

Uber partners DMRC, to introduce public transport service in Delhi

Live Mint  

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Metro feeder bus: Route, cost and helpline number
5 years, 3 months ago

Metro feeder bus: Route, cost and helpline number

India Today  

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Delhi Metro's Dwarka-Najafgarh corridor to open soon
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Metro's Dwarka-Najafgarh corridor to open soon

India TV News  

The over 4.2 km-long Dwarka-Najafgarh corridor of the Delhi Metro is likely to open soon as the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety has accorded the mandatory approval for starting passenger operations, officials said on Thursday. "He has accorded the mandatory approval for the commencement of passenger operations on the 4.295-km Dwarka-Najafgarh section of the Delhi Metro, paving the way for …

Hi-tech ideas pour in to boost last-mile link for Metro lines
5 years, 3 months ago

Hi-tech ideas pour in to boost last-mile link for Metro lines

Hindustan Times  

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5 years, 4 months ago

DMRC ties up with bike-sharing app Yulu for last-mile connectivity

India TV News  

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