According to Reuters, Uber now offers boat-hailing services on Dal Lake, located in the Kashmir region in India. These wooden Shikara boats are decorated with bright colors and have seemingly comfortable pillows to let tourists enjoy a scenic boat ride.

Uber launched a water transport hailing service on scenic Dal Lake in India's Kashmir region on Monday, offering rides on boats popular with tourists.

Uber has launched its first water transport service in Asia, allowing tourists to book traditional Kashmiri shikaras on Dal Lake through its app. With an initial fleet of seven shikaras, the service aims to enhance tourism in Kashmir and ensure that the entire fare benefits local shikara drivers.

This innovative initiative aims to combine technology with tradition, allowing travellers to pre-book shikara rides through the popular ride-hailing app.

Uber launches water transport service in Srinagar to enhance tourism, support Shikara operators, and promote local economy.

Uber has introduced Uber Shikara to allow tourists to pre-book boat rides on Dal Lake via the Uber app. This limited-time offering enables visitors to secure their Shikara rides in advance, ensuring a hassle-free experience as they take in the scenic beauty of Srinagar’s Dal Lake during the upcoming holiday season.

Uber Rolls Out Shikara Bookings In Srinagar's Dal lake. PTI photo Srinagar- Ride-hailing app Uber has launched its first water

Srinagar, Dec 2 (IANS): Asia's first water transport service, "Uber Shikara", is now available in J&K’s picturesque Dal Lake. Uber rolled out Asia’s first water transport service with shikara bookings on its app.