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Uber in deal with Shadowfax to integrate two-wheeler fleet

Economic Times · 1m

- Uber has partnered with hyperlocal logistics provider Shadowfax. - Shadowfax's two-wheeler fleet will be integrated with Uber's UberMoto bike-taxi service. - Two-wheeler riders working with Shadowfax can switch to UberMoto during lean hours to offer bike-taxi services. - This partnership allows Uber to strengthen its bike-taxi operations and expand to towns where Shadowfax operates. - Uber plans to create third-party integrations with existing two-wheeler service providers to double its supply pool. - This is part of Uber's strategy to become the operating system for multiple form factors. - Shadowfax aims to diversify offerings to its two-wheeler driver partners and become the most diversified third-party logistics player in India. - When riders request UberMoto, they may be matched with Shadowfax drivers, but the rider experience will remain unchanged. - There is a revenue-sharing arrangement between Uber and Shadowfax for rides booked on UberMoto serviced by Shadowfax drivers.