Uber rides in Mumbai are about to get a lot more entertaining. Passengers can now listen to songs on the Spotify-like Indian music streaming app Gaana by connecting their phones to the cab’s speakers during their Uber trips in the city.
The pilot project is being launched in Mumbai and may be extended to other Indian cities in the future. It is along the lines of Uber’s tie-up with Spotify in the US, but unlike that partnership there will be no app integration between Uber and Gaana.
Customers on all Uber cabs, including Uber Black, Uber Go, Uber WiFi and Uber SUV, will be able to listen to songs of their choice by connecting to the speakers through a cable or Bluetooth. Riders will also get a two-month premium Gaana+ connection as part of the project. Read more…
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