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Uber, Indian Railways Tie Up for First Managed Operations at Ahmedabad and Howrah

Dedicated pickup areas linked to station infrastructure are intended to streamline transfers for rail passengers.

Overview

  • Uber announced managed operations at Ahmedabad and Howrah railway stations, its first such station-level deployment in India.
  • Rides will originate from designated parking zones connected directly to station facilities to ease rider and driver access.
  • The company frames the move as part of a push toward a seamless, multimodal mobility network across major transit hubs.
  • Uber says drivers in both cities should gain more trip opportunities, supporting stronger earning potential at the stations.
  • Scale context: Howrah handles over 1 million passengers daily, while Ahmedabad serves more than 120,000 with capacity projected to exceed 300,000 by 2053.