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Uber kicks off 'Auto Rentals' in 6 Indian cities

The Auto Rentals service allows riders to book an auto and its driver for several hours with the liberty to make multiple stops along a journey, Uber said in a statement. The service is now live in Bengaluru and is available in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune, it said.

Uber launches auto rentals in India
Uber launches auto rentals in India

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Published : Aug 26, 2020, 2:15 PM IST

Updated : Aug 26, 2020, 3:20 PM IST

Bengaluru: Uber on Wednesday launched an on demand 24x7 Auto Rentals service in India.

The service allows riders to book an auto and its driver for several hours with the liberty to make multiple stops along a journey, it said in a statement.

The service is now live in Bengaluru and is available in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune, it said.

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Prices start at Rs 169 for one-hour/ ten km package with the option of selecting from multiple hourly packages that can be booked up to a maximum of eight hours, the statement said.

Commenting on the new service, Nitish Bhushan, Head of Marketplace & Categories, Uber India and South Asia, said,"This is an India-first innovation and a prime example of how we leverage technology to benefit both riders and drivers."

In addition, Uber also launched a set of safety measures, such as the Go Online Checklist, a mandatory mask policy for both riders and drivers, pre-trip mask verification selfies for drivers, mandatory driver education and an updated cancellation policy allowing both riders and driver to cancel trips if they don't feel safe.

(With PTI and IANS inputs)

Last Updated : Aug 26, 2020, 3:20 PM IST

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