Uber invests in Carrum to double Uber Black fleet size in 2026
Carrum, a fleet management company, is one of Uber’s existing partners. This investment is expected to help Carrum expand its fleet and scale operations.
Ride-hailing giant Uber on Wednesday said it has made a Series A investment in CarDekho-backed Carrum to help support its goal to double the size of Uber Black fleet this year.
Carrum, a fleet management company, is one of Uber’s existing partners. This investment is expected to help Carrum expand its fleet and scale operations.
Uber Black, the ride-sharing firm’s premium mobility offering, currently operates in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The service is also provided through specific zones at airports in Bengaluru and Mumbai.
“We’re witnessing strong demand for premium mobility in India, driven by riders who value comfort and elevated service standards. Our focus is on continuing to raise the bar on quality and service, while building a platform that delivers value for riders, drivers, and fleet partners over the long term,” said Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia.
Uber is looking to equip its Uber Black offering with features available on other Uber rides. Most recently, the firm rolled out the Reserve feature on Uber Black in Delhi, enabling riders to book premium rides in advance.
The expansion comes almost a month after the company launched a business-to-business (B2B) logistics offering in partnership with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
Uber has doubled down on the Indian market, launching new features for niche target segments, including Uber for Teens and specific features for senior citizens. The company has also rolled out its membership programme, Uber One, which offers savings and benefits to its riders.
According to the company, more than one million riders are taking advantage of Uber One.
Edited by Suman Singh