Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) managing director Loknath Behera said he is exploring the possibilities to launch an Uber boat service here and is planning to propose it to the senior representatives of Uber in India. “Uber Boats can add to our tourism sector.
Headquartered in California, Uber has a team in India that can check our boats deployed for the Kochi Water Metro for its service,” said Behera. KMRL has received five electric buses from the Kerala government and is planning to run them in the first phase of the metro rail service in March 2020.
“We have launched a tender for hiring drivers and conductors for these buses and we are also exploring options to run them on solar energy,” said Behera. Uber Boats is a new service by Uber that lets you rent a boat with just the tap of a button. You can book one-way or round-trip rides, whether it’s for you and your friends or your whole family.
The rides start at Rs 5,700 ($80) for a six or eight-seater boat and could go up to Rs 9,500 ($132) for larger vessels that can accommodate over 10 riders. To avoid the rush-hour hassle, the service runs every 20 minutes throughout the day. The ticket price varies from zones, with the starting fare at 4.8 pounds (Rs 459) to a maximum of 22.3 pounds (Rs 2,134).