Uber keen to launch shuttle bus service in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Priyank Kharge, the Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology, checked out Uber Shuttle display at the Bengaluru Tech Summit on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the ride-hailing giant's expansion plans in India.
Uber Shuttle, which has already been launched in Delhi and Kolkata, is designed to accommodate more passengers in larger vehicles, operating on fixed routes and provided pre-booked seats to streamline urban travel.
In a statement, Uber said Kharge emphasised the importance of technology-driven solutions to address traffic congestion and improve the efficiency of transport systems in cities like Bengaluru.
According to Prabhjeet Singh, president, Uber India, the shuttle service could potentially operate from Hebbal and the tech hub on the Outer Ring Road.
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Army foils infiltration bid in J-K's Uri
Srinagar (PTI): Army on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
They said troops foiled the infiltration bid in Churunda area of Uri in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.
An exchange of fire is going on and further details are awaited, the officials ad
