Uber launches UberGO services in Patna

Global ride-sharing major Uber on Tuesday launched its UberGO services, allowing people to book cab rides using the Uber app. UberGO is a low-cost Uber service cheaper than the premium UberX in India. "With this launch, Uber scales its presence in the fast-growing state of Bihar. Our technology will help provide an affordable and reliable mobility option to Patna's residents while creating micro-entrepreneurship opportunities for those who sign up as driver partners," Prabhjeet Singh, Head of Cities, Uber India and South Asia, said in a statement.

The UberGo service will offer riders in Patna to get around the city quickly and will help deliver a stress-free alternative for daily commuters. With that, Uber will be able to offer affordable and reliable transportation to riders of Patna while at the same time offering livelihood opportunities for driver partners across the region. 

The announcement comes almost two years after the cab-hailing major launched its operations in Lucknow. This year, the US-based cab aggregator also plans to invest heavily in strengthening its presence across congested cities in the country and share multi-modal transportation solutions.

Uber launched its services in India in 2013 with its UberBLACK service and launched its premium UberX service in 2014.

(With inputs from agencies.)