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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge Meets Uber to Discuss Urban Mobility Plans
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 02:16 PM
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Minister Priyank Kharge held talks with Uber representatives to explore solutions for improving urban transport in Karnataka.
Karnataka's urban development minister, Priyank Kharge, met with senior officials from Uber to review the company's role in the state's transport ecosystem. The discussion focused on leveraging ride‑sharing technology to ease congestion, expand last‑mile connectivity, and integrate digital payment systems across major cities.
Both parties examined data‑driven approaches to optimize route planning and reduce carbon emissions, aligning with Karnataka's broader sustainability goals. Kharge emphasized the need for public‑private collaboration to upgrade infrastructure and ensure affordable services for commuters.
Uber pledged to share anonymised trip data with the state transport department and explore pilot projects that could complement existing public transit options. The meeting marks a continued effort by the Karnataka government to modernise urban mobility through technology partnerships.
Both parties examined data‑driven approaches to optimize route planning and reduce carbon emissions, aligning with Karnataka's broader sustainability goals. Kharge emphasized the need for public‑private collaboration to upgrade infrastructure and ensure affordable services for commuters.
Uber pledged to share anonymised trip data with the state transport department and explore pilot projects that could complement existing public transit options. The meeting marks a continued effort by the Karnataka government to modernise urban mobility through technology partnerships.