Monday 3 August 2020

Uber partners with Thames Clippers to launch boat service and encourage sustainable mobility

Uber partners with Thames Clippers to launch boat service and encourage sustainable mobility

Uber has launched a new boat service, as part of a new partnership with Thames Clippers.

Departing from 23 piers across London from Putney in the West to Woolwich Royal Arsenal in the East, a fleet of 20 boats on the River Thames will help commuters travel into the city in a more sustainable way.

Uber Boat allows customers to book their journey via the Uber app and get on board using QR technology.

Jamie Heywood, Regional General Manager for Northern and Eastern Europe, Uber, commented: "We must ensure that everyone does not return to their cars in response to the crisis, so our vision is to end private car ownership in favour of shared, electric vehicles, as well as making greater use of the river network for urban mobility.”

Sean Collins, Thames Clippers co-founder and CEO, said: "We’re excited that in this new world we are able to offer a new way of travelling through the capital by enabling multi-modal transport with a continued focus on great customer experience."

Figures show more than 4.3 million people use the River Thames for commuting and leisure trips each year on the Thames Clippers network.

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Bruna Pinhoni

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