The Tata Group has today announced a tie-up with ride-sharing company Uber Technologies to offer the drivers and owners on Uber platform comprehensive vehicle purchase and financing solutions, among other benefits.
It is stated that under the partnership, those looking to operate Uber cars can buy Tata vehicles such as Indica and Indigo from Tata Motors and also get access to flexible and customized financing solutions from Tata Capital and Tata Motors Finance.
The Tata AIG has said Madhu Kannan, Member-Group Executive Council, and Group Head for business development and public affairs and Tata Sons have told that Tata Business Support Services will provide operational support to drivers who want to use this new vehicle solutions program.
Meanwhile Eric Alexander, Head of Business, Uber Asia, has said the company has made it possible for millions of people in India to get a ride to work at the push of a button and it is clear from talking to drivers how much they value their flexibility and independence thereby promoting micro entrepreneurship in India.
