Uber launched a water transport hailing service on scenic Dal Lake in India's Kashmir region on Monday, offering rides on boats popular with tourists.

The Uber Shikara service is the first of its kind in Asia and follows in the footsteps of similar services in European cities like Venice

Uber has launched its first water transport service in Asia, allowing tourists to book traditional Kashmiri shikaras on Dal Lake through its app. With an initial fleet of seven shikaras, the service aims to enhance tourism in Kashmir and ensure that the entire fare benefits local shikara drivers.

Named as Uber Shikara, the limited-period service is designed to enhance the tourism experience while promoting grassroots economic opportunities for shikara drivers in Jammu and Kashmir.

OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Uber launched a water transport hailing service on scenic Dal Lake in Indian occupied Kashmir region on Monday, offering rides on boats popular with tourists.

Uber has introduced its Shikara booking service in Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir, enhancing tourism with a convenient and transparent ride option. This

According to Reuters, Uber now offers boat-hailing services on Dal Lake, located in the Kashmir region in India. These wooden Shikara boats are decorated with bright colors and have seemingly comfortable pillows to let tourists enjoy a scenic boat ride.

Srinagar: Kashmir's iconic Dal Lake now has a more convenient way to explore it. The cab service company Uber has launched India's first water transport service: Uber Shikara. The app will allow users to book shikara rides through their digital platform.

Tourists visiting the iconic Dal Lake will now enjoy a hassle-free travel experience with the launch of Uber's first water transport service in Asia, aptly named 'Uber Shikara'