UberBoat, UberBoat XL Services to Start From February 1 in Mumbai
UberBoat, UberBoat XL Services to Start From February 1 in Mumbai Hoping to tap waterways transportation in the country's commercial capital, Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) has partnered with Uber to launch UberBOAT from February 1, a senior Uber official said here on Wednesday. This will be Uber's second global launch of UberBOAT. In June 2017, UberBOAT launched a similar service for tourists in Croatia who wish to explore the picturesque local islands. The on-demand speedboat service in Mumbai will provide transportation from three top coastal points - Gateway of India, Elephanta Islands, and Mandwa Jetty - as a pilot project. Riders can access two variants of speedboats based on seating capacity - 6-8 seater UberBOAT for Rs. 5,700 per one-way ride and a 10-plus seater UberBOAT-XL at Rs. 9,500 per one-way ride - depending on their requirements, said the official. Aiming to transform into a multi-modal transportation platform, UberBOAT will enable...