Uber top executives meet PM Modi; showcase ‘futuristic aerial taxi’ service
Ride hailing app Uber on Saturday said its top executives met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and showcased its futuristic aerial taxi service under Uber Elevate.
Eric Allison, Head of Aviation Programs, Uber and Nikhil Goel, Head of Product, Aviation met the PM yesterday, on the sidelines of Global Mobility Summit MOVE, and discussed how a multi-modal mobility platform can contribute to the economy, while helping reduce pollution and congestion, Uber said in a statement.
We welcome the MoS for Civil Aviation @JayantSinha‘s vision to make intra city air travel accessible and affordable. #FutureOfMobility Our #UberELEVATE team met the Hon’ble Minister to discuss the potential of launching #UberAIR in India. pic.twitter.com/j0OVcRwbGM
— Uber India (@Uber_India) September 6, 2018
During the meeting, Allison apprised the PM “of the potential of Uber Elevate, showcasing the exciting future Uber Air can bring to the region and to the world,” it said.
Allison also highlighted the importance of a strong foundation for the next generation of innovations, including eVTOLs, carpooling and autonomous vehicles, the statement said.
“Uber is committed to partner the government in this mission to Move India forward. I am …read more
