Premium on call cab service Uber has launched its (relatively) cheaper service Uber X in 3 cities in India. The service is available in New Delhi, Bangalore & Hyderabad and offers a cheaper alternative with the same benefits that the Uber black service offers. The only noticeable difference is the type of car that you will ride in. While Uber black offers a premium fleet of cars, Uber X uses economy to premium economy cars. Here is the rate for Uber X in India:
| uberX | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Fare start with this fare |
INR 50 | ||||||
| Per Kilometre distance covered |
INR 15 | ||||||
| Per Minute time taken in minutes |
INR 2 | ||||||
| Minimum Fare | INR 150 | ||||||
And here are some sample fares:
| Safdarjung Enclave to Khan Market | INR 181 – 213 |
| Vasant Vihar to Cyber City | INR 343 – 395 |
| Airport Terminal 3 to New Friends Colony | INR 531 – 612 |
*Actual fares may vary due to traffic, weather, and other factors.
As you can see, Uber X is considerable cheaper than Uber black and should be a nice option for a more broader target audience. In order to book an Uber, you will need the Uber app.
[via Uber Blog]
