Uber launched a water transport hailing service on scenic Dal Lake in India's Kashmir region on Monday, offering rides on boats popular with tourists.

Uber has launched its first water transport service in Asia, allowing tourists to book traditional Kashmiri shikaras on Dal Lake through its app. With an initial fleet of seven shikaras, the service aims to enhance tourism in Kashmir and ensure that the entire fare benefits local shikara drivers.

Uber had thus far had been providing customers all manner of ways to travel on roads through cars and bikes, but it'll now allow them to ride the waves too. Uber has launched a boat hailing

The Uber Shikara is Asia's first water transport service and follows similar offerings in European cities like Venice.

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