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Bangalore, 11 August 2025: Uber, India’s leading ridehailing platforms, in partnership with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), today launched dedicated premium pickup zones for Uber Black and Uber Comfort at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. The upgraded zone will offer seamless connectivity and elevated airport travel experience switching between ground transport travel and flights.

The new zones provide seamless access to Uber’s premium ride categories and are equipped with enhanced amenities and on-ground support. With a focus on comfort, service and convenience, the launch marks another step forward in Uber’s commitment to offering elevated mobility solutions at key travel hubs across India. 

With this launch, Uber unveils its first ever Uber Black zone in India at an airport, solidifying its position as a premium mobility provider at one of the country’s most important aviation hubs. Riders booking Uber Black and Uber Comfort from Bangalore airport can now enjoy dedicated pickup zones at both terminals for faster access, trained support staff to assist riders on-ground, premium amenities including water dispensers, charging stations, and staffed helpdesk kiosk, High rated drivers and well-appointed vehicles ensuring a premium ride experience.

Commenting on the launch, Arnab Kumar, Director, Business Development, Uber India and South Asia, said, “Bangalore airport is one of the busiest and most important airports in India. With the introduction of Uber Black Pickup zones for Uber Black and Uber Comfort, we are enhancing the travel experience from the moment passengers step out of the terminal. This collaboration reflects our continued focus on offering premium, tech-enabled and rider first solutions at India’s leading airports.”

BIAL spokesperson said, “We’re pleased to welcome a premium offering like Uber Black at BLR Airport, further extending the comfort and care our passengers experience inside the terminal to their journey on-ground. The dedicated pickup zones for Uber Black and Uber Comfort are a step forward in our vision to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences at every stage of travel. This collaboration is yet another step in strengthening our commitment to delivering a world-class, passenger-first airport ecosystem.”

This launch reinforces Uber’s positioning as a preferred partner in the airport mobility ecosystem. By securing prominent pickup locations at the Bangalore airport, Uber is helping redefine what premium ground transportation looks like, combining quality, reliability and trained drivers in one seamless experience.

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The charging hub will boast 10 ultra-fast DC EV chargers of 240 kW with a combined installed capacity of 2.4 MW. This positions the installation as first and biggest of its kind EV charging hub for airside EV operations in an Indian airport enabling fast turnaround times and significantly enhance the airport’s e-transport operational efficiency. As part of the initiative the charging station will be strategically located within the airport premises to charge electric buses used for passenger transport between terminals and aircraft, and facilitate 24/7 airside EV operations further contributing to the reduction of the airport’s transport carbon emissions.

As part of this project, Servotech Renewable will oversee the supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and 5 year maintenance of the EV charging station, ensuring seamless operation and energy efficiency. The installation of these chargers is expected to significantly reduce the airport’s transportation-related emissions and support its shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. This initiative marks a vital step in Karnataka’s vision to become a carbon-negative state by electrifying one of its busiest airports and to further green initiatives within the state’s capital.

Speaking on this development, Sarika Bhatia, Director of Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd., stated, “We are thrilled to work with Bengaluru International Airport in its mission to drive sustainable change. This project is more than just an infrastructure milestone, it’s a step toward transforming urban transport at one of India’s busiest airports allowing us to electrify the airport and play a vital role in reducing its carbon emissions with our advanced EV charging technology and infrastructure. Servotech has emerged as a leader in developing public EV charging infrastructure across India with oil marketing companies and we’re thrilled to take on this pilot project. This collaboration perfectly aligns with our long-term goals of providing high-quality EV charging infrastructure and contributing meaningfully to India’s clean energy transition and we’ll be looking forward to take on more such projects in the future and help improve EV charging infrastructure across different settings.”

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