Uber, Indian Oil To Offer Fuel Discounts To Drivers
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Ride-hailing giant Uber on Thursday announced it is partnering with state-run Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) to offer discounts to drivers on petrol, diesel and CNG at IOCL petrol pumps across India. Over 12,000 Uber driver partners have already registered for this programme.
“This partnership is targeted at easing the cost of fuel and giving back to driver partners who use the Uber App to earn a livelihood,” Prabhjeet Singh, Head of Cities, Uber India and South Asia, said in a statement.
Uber launched its services in India in 2013 with its UberBLACK service and launched its premium UberX service in 2014. Uber currently operates in 31 cities in the country and aims to take its services to other, wider parts of the country.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company is Uber partnering with to offer fuel discounts?
Which company is Uber partnering with to offer fuel discounts?
Uber is partnering with state-run Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL). This collaboration allows Uber driver partners to receive discounts on petrol, diesel, and CNG at IOCL petrol pumps across India.
Q.What is the primary reason behind this partnership for Uber?
What is the primary reason behind this partnership for Uber?
The partnership aims to ease the cost of fuel for driver partners. Uber's Head of Cities, Prabhjeet Singh, stated it is about giving back to those who use the app to earn a livelihood.
Q.How many Uber driver partners have registered for the discount programme so far?
How many Uber driver partners have registered for the discount programme so far?
Over 12,000 Uber driver partners have already registered for this programme. The initiative provides discounts on petrol, diesel, and CNG at Indian Oil Corp Ltd petrol pumps nationwide.
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