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 Shikara rides can be booked 12 hours prior and up to 15 days in advance. Shikara Owners Association President Wali Mohammad Bhatt said that there are around 4,000 shikaras in Dal Lake and he expects Uber to onboard more shikara partners.

On Monday, Uber launched Uber Shikara, giving tourists an option to pre-book their boat rides on the Dal Lake through the Uber app. According to Uber, this limited-period product will help tourists pre-book their Shikara rides through the Uber app in advance so that they are all set to enjoy the scenic beauty of Dal Lake in Srinagar during the

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 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.