In brief: Uber launches speedboat services in Mumbai

After entering into the food-delivery business through UberEats, the global taxi aggregator has announced that it will also provide boat services around Mumbai, in partnership with the Maharashtra Maritime Board.

The newly launched service, UberBoat, will cover the already existing ferry routes around the seas of Mumbai.

Source: NDTV

From February 1, Uber users in Mumbai will be able to book speedboats from the Gateway of India at the city center’s waterfront to Mandwa, which features several beaches popular with city dwellers, and Elephanta, the site of several caves featuring ancient Buddhist and Hindu shrines.

Initially, the service will be priced at 5,700 rupees (US$80) to hire a whole six- to eight-seat speedboat, and 9,500 rupees (US$134) for a 10-plus-seat UberBoat XL.

Currency converted from Indian rupees. Rate: US$1 = INR 71.15