Ahmedabad: Ride-hailing company Uber has announced its first-ever Uber Railway Station Integration in partnership with Indian Railways.
The initiative begins at Ahmedabad Railway Station and Howrah Railway Station, marking a milestone in enhancing connected urban mobility for millions of passengers.
Uber Railway Station Integration Enhances Multimodal Mobility
This collaboration aims to simplify passenger movement at major transport hubs by combining Uber’s technology with railway infrastructure.
Ahmedabad Railway Station, the country’s seventh largest, currently serves 1.2 lakh daily passengers with capacity expected to rise to over 3 lakh by 2053.
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Meanwhile, Howrah Railway Station, India’s busiest, accommodates over 10 lakh travellers daily, making the integration a major boost to connectivity.
Dedicated Pickups and Rider Support at Railway Stations
The Uber Railway Station Integration includes dedicated parking areas and rider support teams for seamless travel experiences.
In Ahmedabad, Uber has created a designated parking space linked directly to the station’s main foot-over bridge.
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At Howrah, kiosks and on-ground teams have been deployed to manage high passenger volumes and ensure smooth ride bookings.
Partnership Benefits Riders and Drivers Alike
According to Shiva Shailendran, Director of Consumer Growth & Categories at Uber India and South Asia, this partnership demonstrates Uber’s commitment to strengthening urban mobility infrastructure.
While travellers benefit from reliable and stress-free first- and last-mile connectivity, drivers gain increased trip opportunities and improved earnings.
With this move, Uber sets a benchmark in multimodal integration, aligning ride-hailing services with India’s busiest railway stations and creating new standards for urban transport convenience.
