Uber launches in Pune making it the 6th city in India with Uber service


Uber, a popular travel service across the globe, had come to India last year and have been gradually expanded. The latest city that Uber is entering is Pune, Maharastra. Uber is already available in other Indian cities like New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai. Pune is the sixth city in India where Uber is currently available.

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The service was launched on May 29, 2014 and as a launch offer, Uber is giving away two rides worth Rs. 300 each to new users. The introductory offer is valid till June 30th and all you have to do to avail this offer is use the Promo code – UberPuneLaunch .

The details of the pricing are as follows

  • Pricing:
    • Base fare: 80
    • Distance: 15 Rs./km
    • Time: 2 Rs./minute
    • Minimum fare: 150 Rs.
    • Cancellation fee: 150 Rs

Uber has mentioned that the rates can be expected to change as this is just the testing phase. The cars that you are available at launch include – Renault Duster, Toyota Innova, Nissan Sunny, BMW 3 Series, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Vento. Users can use their Android or iOS device to use the Uber service.

UPDATE: Fonearena readers can now enjoy a couple of free rides worth Rs. 300 each. All they need to do is to use the Promo Code – “FONEARENAPUNE


Author: Monish Kumar

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