Taxi aggregator Uber announced the 'Mi Pan Malak' scheme on Thursday to encourage taxi and auto drivers across the megapolis to join its platform. Uber claims that at least 30% of its existing driver partners in Mumbai are ex-taxi, auto and radio taxi drivers. Presently, 'kaali-peeli' drivers rent taxis for 12-hour shifts paying as high as Rs 600 per shift (excluding CNG), Uber claimed. Through this special scheme, we wish to encourage existing taxi and auto drivers to become financially independent by reaping the benefits of our platform," said Shailesh Sawlani, General Manager, Uber Mumbai. Under the scheme, the drivers can avail of offers and services through Uber's partnerships with leading financial institutions and car manufacturers with a down payment of as low as Rs 25,000, Uber said in a statement at Mumbai.

Source: dna July 28, 2016 12:17 UTC