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00:00Uber Shikara, Asia's first water taxi service launched in Dal Lake, Asia's first water transport
00:11service.
00:12Asia's first water transport service, Uber Shikara, is now in service on Jammu and Kashmir's
00:17Dal Lake.
00:18Book through the Uber app.
00:23Launched on Dal Lake, tourists on Dal Lake will now experience hassle-free travel with
00:28the launch of Uber's first water transport service, Uber Shikara.
00:35What is its purpose?
00:36This innovative initiative aims to combine technology with tradition, allowing passengers
00:41to pre-book Shikara rides through the popular ride-hailing app.
00:47Who started it?
00:48The service was launched by Prabhjit Singh, president of Uber India and South Asia, who
00:54booked the first Shikara ride through the app.
01:00Similar services in select countries.
01:02He said Uber Shikara is a milestone for the company as it is the first water transport
01:07offering in Asia after similar services in select European countries like Italy, Venice.
01:16Partnership with seven local owners.
01:18Uber has partnered with seven local Shikara owners, and the fleet will expand based on
01:23user demand.
01:25Government-regulated rates will ensure fair pricing.
01:30Uber won't charge partners any fees.
01:33The seven Shikaras are located at Nehru Park, an island park in the middle of Dal Lake.
01:38Uber will not charge partners any fees, ensuring boat operators receive the full fare.
01:44Time?
01:46The service enables pre-bookings up to 15 days in advance, and provides one-hour rides
01:52between 10a.m. and 5p.m.
01:57How to book?
01:58Travelers can easily book rides by selecting Uber Shikara in the app, choosing Shikara
02:03Gatno 16 as their pick-up point.
02:09Change in boat ride experience.
02:11Uber has previously established its presence in Srinagar with cab services.
02:15The launch of Uber Shikara aims to revolutionize how tourists experience boat rides within
02:20Dal Lake.