Adani, Uber To Jointly Expand Green Energy Fleet?

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – In keeping with green energy goals, the Adani Group and Uber may soon announce a joint venture (JV) to help the global ride-hailing major expand its fleet that runs on alternative and renewable energy, sources said on February 24.

With this, Uber’s fleet in India is likely to grow to 200,000 vehicles in the short term.

According to sources, the Adani Group is likely to explore partnerships with major Indian vehicle manufacturers to further build the fleet.

On February 24, Adani Group Founder and Chairman Gautam Adani met Uber’s global CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and discussed future collaborations.

Uber came to India in 2013 and completed over 3 billion trips in the next 10 years. Today, Uber is available across 125 cities.

According to the company, it has helped “over 800,000 Indians earn a sustainable income by getting in the driver’s seat”.