The service was flagged off by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
The Delhi government on Friday launched a ride-sharing service at Indira Gandhi International Airport in partnership with ride-hailing firm Uber as part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion and vehicular pollution in the national capital.
According to a press statement, the initiative aims to promote shared mobility and reduce the number of vehicles operating on Delhi’s roads. With thousands of passengers travelling to and from the airport every day.
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The statement adds that the service was flagged off by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and that through the initiative, passengers travelling in the same direction from the airport will be able to share rides booked through the Uber app.
The launch comes amid continued concerns over congestion and air pollution in Delhi, where vehicular emissions remain one of the major contributors to deteriorating air quality.
The airport was selected for the launch because of its high passenger movement and round-the-clock transport demand. The government is expected to assess the response to the service before considering similar models in other parts of the city, says the statement.