{"id":47208,"date":"2020-07-16T18:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T18:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icrowdnewswire.com\/?p=2656741"},"modified":"2020-07-16T18:15:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T18:15:00","slug":"uber-to-offer-boat-rides-in-london-as-new-commuter-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2020\/07\/16\/uber-to-offer-boat-rides-in-london-as-new-commuter-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Uber to offer boat rides in London as new commuter service"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/span>Thames Clippers’ fleet will be rebranded as part of the partnership.<\/em> | Image: Uber<\/small><\/p>\n

You’ll soon be able to use the Uber app to book boat journeys in London, thanks to a new partnership between the ride-hail company and Thames Clippers, The Guardian<\/em> reports. The partnership will see the existing 20-strong fleet of boats and 23 piers between Putney and Woolwich branded as “Uber Boats by Thames Clippers,” and the service will continue to be operated by the river bus service, The Evening Standard <\/em>reports.<\/p>\n

The multiyear partnership is Uber’s latest attempt to diversify its business after being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in May, the company reported a $2.9 billion quarterly loss, and it has since laid off thousands of employees. Along with diversifying its transport business with this new boat service, Uber has invested in delivery services. Earlier this week, it acquired meal delivery company Postmates for $2.65 billion.<\/p>\n

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