Adani seeks link-up with Uber to accelerate super app, electric cars
The February 24 meeting between Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani and Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi hosted a part of discussions for a strategic partnership between the two majors for rolling out the Adani group's electric passenger vehicles on the ride hailing platform.
The collaboration aims to increase the conglomerate's super app Adani One's traction.
Adani One, launched in 2022, provides a range of services, including booking flights, vacation packages, airport services, and may further help with taxi bookings with Uber integration.
Taking to X, both business leaders appreciated their conversation on the Indian growth story and their vision for the subcontinent. Further, the Uber chief also highlighted the mobility service provider's commitment to accelerate EV transition in India.
Having a presence in electric commercial vehicles like buses, coaches and trucks already, Adani plans to foray into electric passenger vehicles. Furthermore, a tie-up with Uber would only help the conglomerate to fasten its play.
Despite not being a car manufacturer, it has significant internal needs for its ports and airport operations. In a nutshell, Adani will purchase vehicles, work on branding them, and include in Uber's fleet. Meanwhile, the ride hailing platform is on a ride to transform itself into a zero-emission mobility platform before 2040 and aims to replace its existing fleet with electric vehicles across the globe.
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