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Uber has partnered with Bajaj Auto to add the Bajaj Qute passenger quadricycle to its UberXS service fleet. Today, in Bengaluru, an announcement was made to that effect. Uber India and South Asia's Head of Business Development, Nandini Maheshwari, stated in a statement. "We are delighted to partner with one of India`s most trusted names, Bajaj Auto, to launch Bajaj Qute on UberXS in Bengaluru. At Uber, we constantly work towards transforming the mobility landscape of cities, with technology at the heart of our solutions,"

The company further said that the Bajaj Qute's cheap running costs make it ideal for daily commuting and that the dash-mounted sequential shift gears make it simple to use. The Bajaj Qute is a four-wheeled vehicle with a driver and three passengers that is smaller and lighter than a passenger car.

All UberXS rides will be fueled by CNG, which has a mileage of 43 kilometres per kilogramme. According to an IANS article, UberXS is a brand-new category in India and would first provide Bajaj Qute exclusively in Bengaluru.

Starting today, Uber riders will be able to see UberXS on the app, and the service will be available in Indiranagar, Kormanagala, HSR Layout, and parts of Bengaluru's outer ring road.

The Bajaj Qute was chosen by ride-hailing giant Uber because it is fuel-efficient, low-maintenance, and easy to drive. According to information on the Bajaj Auto website, the primary features of the Bajaj Qute are listed below.

1. The Bajaj Qute has a greater fuel efficiency of 43 km/kg than the most popular small car, which is at least 65 per cent higher. It sports a closed-loop fuel injection system and a 4-valve water-cooled DTSi engine. The engine has a displacement of 216 cubic centimetres and is low in weight.

According to testing conditions, the petrol version has a mileage of 35 km/l, while the environmentally friendly CNG version has a mileage of 43 km/kg.

2. The Bajaj Qute's engine is said to be simpler than those of other four-wheelers. Because it is manufactured in India, components are readily available, and maintenance costs are equivalent to those of a three-wheeler. It's ideal for daily commutes.

3. The Bajaj Qute has the shortest turning radius of 3.5m, making it very easy to drive through packed lanes. Sequential shift gears positioned on the dash make driving more comfortable. The vehicle's compact size also aids in managing city traffic and parking in congested areas.

4. Qute, according to the business, also provides sun and rain protection. In waterlogged situations, the vehicle also performs better. It boasts 12-inch alloy wheels for improved road traction, as well as wipers and a washing system for improved visibility in inclement weather.

(Source: ZEE Business)