Uber, the ridesharing app that
connects riders with drivers to provide convenient, reliable and affordable
rides at the push of a button, celebrates the first anniversary of UberMOTO,
Uber’s bikesharing product, in the country. This month also marks the
completion of 2 million trips on uberMOTO, a key milestone for the company and
testament to the potential of bikesharing to improve last and first mile
connectivity in the country.
“uberMOTO gives riders the option to
book a motorbike ride via the Uber app, a mode of transport that has long been
the preferred way to get around cities in India. Currently available in
Gurgaon, Faridabad, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Jaipur, the success of uberMOTO
reflects how Uber easily blends into the fabric of the cities, providing
multiple commute options at the push of a button” said Prabhjeet Singh, GM, Uber Delhi and North
India
To celebrate the success of uberMOTO,
Uber introduced a Zip Zap Zoom Index, a round up on how bikesharing has touched
riders, driver partner and the cities in the last 12 months.
Here are some fun facts:
- Riders from 181 cities across
the world booked a ride on uberMOTO in India
- A female rider in Gurgaon took the highest
number of rides, accounting for 1393 trips in one year
- A single driver partner in Gurgaon has
taken 5573 trips in the last one year
- Every 18 seconds an uberMOTO ride is
requested in Hyderabad
- Kalupur Railway Station is the top destination for
uberMOTO in Ahmedabad
- In Jaipur, no new vehicles have been
added ensuring better asset utilization of existing two-wheelers,
in an effort to reduce congestion in the city
- One out of every four trips on uberMOTO are
to/from metro stations in Gurgaon
UberMOTO is a step forward in Uber’s
commitment to help the address the first and last mile connectivity
transportation needs. By integrating Uber’s on-demand technology platform with
motorbikes, the objective is to use today’s transportation infrastructure more
efficiently and effectively. Here are five reasons that make uberMOTO a
must-have for all cities:
1.
Expands access to public transport: Public
transit is the mobility backbone of cities. uberMOTO promotes the use of public
transport as people now have an affordable and efficient transport option for
their last mile connectivity. Today, one out of every four trips on uberMOTO
are to/from metro and railway stations.
2.
Saves time: With uberMOTO, commuters can ride and
swiftly maneuver through traffic. It is the quickest way to get anywhere,
anytime of the day. Riders can save time traveling by motorbike when and where
it makes sense, such as for short trips in heterogenous traffic that’s more
easily navigated via small vehicle, or along routes where public transport
isn’t easily accessible or convenient.
3. Affordability: uberMOTO rides are one of the most
affordable commute options in the city. Several studies have also explored the
correlation between access to transportation and essential opportunities
including education and employment.
4. Empowering a dignified living: The positive impact
of ridesharing on congestion, safety and cities are real and important, but
it’s also important to note the economic activity generated by the people who
drive on Uber. Owning a motorbike is much more affordable than owning a car.
The lower cost barrier of uberMOTO makes it even easier for more people to
pursue this micro-entrepreneurship opportunity.
5. Hop on, hop off commute: Whether you are
riding to the office for an early morning meeting, catching the metro at the
nearest station or heading to the mall for a fun-filled evening, travelling in
a city on uberMOTO is the smartest hop on, hop off option.
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