Zoomcar and Uber partner to give travelers more ways to plan road trips
Rhea-AI Summary
Zoomcar (OTCQB: ZCAR) and Uber (NYSE: UBER) announced a partnership that integrates Uber Intercity into the Zoomcar app, letting users compare and book self-drive or chauffeur-driven intercity options in one place. The collaboration currently covers select one-way and round-trip routes in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai, with planned expansion to more cities.
According to the companies, the integration targets Indian travelers who prefer flexible, on-demand mobility and reflects a broader shift toward access over vehicle ownership.
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News Market Reaction – UBER
In the Aug 24 session, UBER gained 0.62%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17 | Drone delivery partnership | Positive | -1.3% | Uber and Zipline partnership included planned drone delivery expansion and a strategic investment. |
| Aug 13 | Robotaxi pilot partnership | Positive | +0.7% | Hinomaru Kotsu agreed to support Uber's Tokyo autonomous vehicle pilot. |
| Apr 30 | Fleet operations partnership | Positive | +0.2% | Hertz and Uber partnered on autonomous robotaxi and driver-led fleet operations. |
| Apr 22 | Payment partnership | Positive | -2.2% | Uber and Block expanded restaurant software integration and introduced Cash App Pay. |
| Mar 25 | Promotions partnership | Positive | +1.0% | Ibotta joined Uber's Performance Network through a multi-year exclusive partnership. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Partnership announcements aligned with positive 24-hour moves in 3 of 5 tag-specific events, while 2 diverged with negative moves.
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Now compare self-drive and chauffeur-driven Intercity options within the Zoomcar app
BENGALURU,
The collaboration brings together two complementary travel options on select routes for one-way or round trips. The integration delivers a richer mobility experience for a growing segment of Indian travelers who value flexibility, premium experiences and access over ownership. The partnership has gone live in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and
Deepankar Tiwari, Chief Executive Officer, Zoomcar Holdings, Inc., said: "Zoomcar is where
Rishant Ghosh, Director of Consumer & Growth, Uber India &
The Consumer at the Heart of It: Access Over Ownership
Both Zoomcar and Uber reflect a broader shift in how Indians think about mobility. Increasingly, consumers are choosing access over ownership, opting for flexible, on-demand transportation instead of owning a vehicle. For some journeys, that means the freedom of driving themselves through Zoomcar. For others, it means the convenience of sitting back in an Uber Intercity ride. This partnership brings both choices together, allowing travelers to compare self-drive and chauffeur-driven options in one place and choose what best suits each trip.
The same traveler may choose to drive on one journey and be driven on the next. By bringing both experiences together, Zoomcar and Uber are making it easier to choose the right option for every journey, while serving a growing segment of travel enthusiasts looking for greater flexibility, convenience and choice.
About Zoomcar
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Zoomcar is
About Uber
Uber came to India in 2013 with a simple promise: press a button, get a ride. Over a decade later, Uber is live in more than 125 cities and has become #IndiaKiRide - helping millions move the way they need to, every day. From Bikes and Autos to Cars, Metros, and even Buses, Uber brings together India's diverse mobility options on a single app. Whether it's a short trip across town or a journey between cities, with a single swipe Uber makes everyday mobility seamless for millions - while enabling more than 2 million Indians to earn a sustainable income behind the wheel. As we continue to reimagine how the world moves for the better, our ambition keeps expanding, and our commitment remains unwavering: to keep India moving forward.
Forward Looking Statement:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release may contain forward-looking statements about our plans, efforts, projections, goals, assumptions, commitments, expectations, or prospects related to our collaboration with Uber. These forward-looking statements reflect our management's current expectations for this alliance and these statements entail significant risk and uncertainty. To identify these forward-looking statements, we use terms such as "may," "will," "aim," "increase," "estimate," "intend," "indicate," "continue," "expand," "empower," "believe," "evolve," "exponentially," "emerging," or the negatives thereof, as well as other variations or comparable terminology.
We ask that you read statements that contain these terms carefully because we believe this information is important for our investors and customers. Any forward-looking statement in this press release refers solely to what is accurate as of the day it is issued or based on assumptions that Zoomcar believes to be reasonable. The actual results and outcomes may materially differ due to various factors or events beyond our control which may not be foreseeable at all times. We cannot guarantee or assure any plan, initiative, projection, goal, assumption, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this press release can or will be achieved. You are also encouraged to carefully review Zoomcar's Annual Report on Form 10- K for the year ended March 31, 2026, and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more comprehensive discussion of risks and uncertainties. Except as required by law, Zoomcar undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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