Uber turns to boats to beat Mumbai’s terrible traffic
|New Delhi (CNN Business)Uber is offering a new way to beat traffic jams in one of the world’s most congested cities — speedboats.
The ride-hailing company launched its Uber Boat service in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, on Sunday. Uber customers can now book boats between three destinations on the city’s waterfront.
Rides start at 5,700 rupees ($80) for a six or eight-seater boat and go up to 9,500 rupees ($132) for larger vessels that can accommodate 10 riders. The company will only accept bookings for an entire boat, not individual seats.