Uber Introduces Helicopter Service in Indonesia
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California-based ride-sharing app Uber, in collaboration with local aviation service PremiAir, is introducing helicopter service in Indonesia on Friday, offering a new way to travel amid Jakarta’s heavy congestion.
The service, which called UberCHOPPER, is the first helicopter charter service in Indonesia that is accessible for anyone through car-hailing app Uber application.
“PremiAir is excited for UberCHOPPER, a collaboration between PremiAir and Uber apps. We introduce an alternative transportation, catering our market needs on flexibility and comforts travel between or within the city,” Tony D. Hadi, PremiAir managing director, said in a statement.
UberCHOPPER has previously been available in New York, Austin, Cannes and Hong Kong.
“Uber is all about bringing amazing experiences to people on-demand using the power of new technology – whether it’ a safe, reliable ride around Jakarta, opportunities to pitch ideas to venture capitalists or an aerial tour of the city,” Karun Arya, Uber spokesperson, said.
UberCHOPPER is free of charge for today. The app users can order the service through the app then wait for Uber’s premium car to pick them up to helicopter pick-up points in Jakarta–which available in Grand Indonesia in Central Jakarta or Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta.
“With UberChopper we aim to give a number of lucky riders the ability to experience a unique helicopter ride, touring Jakarta skies and witness the breathtaking views of the city at the push of a button.”
Uber also invited some people, who considered influential, to try out Uber Chopper service. Artist such as Tarra Budiman, RAN, Kunto Aji, Rene Suhartono, Ernanda Son, Olivia Blue and fashion blogger Rachel Theresia were among the first to try the premium service. Especially for the influencers, Uber provides flight from Halim Airport to Grand Indonesia.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the purpose of UberCHOPPER in Jakarta?
What is the purpose of UberCHOPPER in Jakarta?
The service is introduced as an alternative transportation option, aiming to provide flexibility and comfortable travel within or between cities. It is designed to help people travel amidst Jakarta’s heavy congestion.
Q.How do customers access the UberCHOPPER service?
How do customers access the UberCHOPPER service?
Customers can order the service through the Uber application. After ordering, a premium Uber car will pick them up and take them to designated helicopter pick-up points in Jakarta.
Q.Where are the helicopter pick-up points located in Jakarta?
Where are the helicopter pick-up points located in Jakarta?
The helicopter pick-up points for the service are located at Grand Indonesia in Central Jakarta and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta.
Q.Has Uber offered a helicopter service in other locations before Indonesia?
Has Uber offered a helicopter service in other locations before Indonesia?
Yes, UberCHOPPER has previously been available in New York, Austin, Cannes and Hong Kong, according to the Uber spokesperson mentioned in the article.
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