Uber Launches Bike Taxi Service For Women in Bengaluru Under ‘Moto Women’ Initiative

Uber launches bike taxi service for women in Bengaluru under ‘Moto Women’ initiative. According to the company, this on-demand service connects female riders with female drivers. Under the ‘Moto Women’ initiative, around 300 women drivers will operate.

Abhishek Padhye, Head of Regional Business Operations, Uber India and South Asia quotes to The Hindu, “With Uber Moto Women, we’re not just offering a safer and more convenient ride option for women, but also empowering female drivers with the opportunity to earn flexibly in one of India’s fastest-growing mobility segments. Bengaluru has always been a pioneer in embracing innovation, and we’re proud to launch this service here to set a new benchmark for inclusive urban mobility.” He further highlighted the rapid growth of bike taxis as a transport option in urban India.

“According to a KPMG report titled ‘Unlocking the potential of bike taxis in India’, over 280 million bike taxi rides were completed across platforms in 2022. Bengaluru alone recorded over 1 million rides monthly, making it one of the country’s largest bike taxi markets.

Regarding the safety features of Uber Moto Women, Uber said that riders can share their trip details with up to five trusted contacts for real-time tracking. Phone numbers and drop-off addresses are anonymised to protect user privacy.