Uber on Tuesday, announced a partnership with Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC), citizen’s group working to improve governance and to enhance the quality of life in Bengaluru.

The partnership aims to address issues of critical importance such as traffic congestion, sustainable and green transportation along with policy suggestions to reduce individual car ridership and improving asset utilisation for efficient, reliable and affordable mobility solutions. Over the course of the next few months, B.PAC will curate an awareness and research under B.MOBILE programme to bring the benefits of sustainable mobility in Bengaluru.

Commenting on the partnership, Ann Lavin, Senior Director of Public Policy & Government Relations, Uber, APAC, said, “Uber is constantly forging innovative partnerships to redefine urban mobility across the world by understanding market dynamics and creating offerings that provide smart solutions for our consumers. With our engagement with B.PAC, we are confident to facilitate dialogue amongst stakeholders to discuss the mobility challenges of the city and find workable solutions. Together, we aim to move a step closer to transforming the mobility ecosystem with sustainable solutions.”

Thanking Uber for extending support to its “Sustainable Mobility for All” initiative under the B.MOBILE programme, Revathy Ashok, Managing Trustee & CEO, B.PAC said, “With this partnership, B.PAC will shortly be engaging with various stakeholders through a series of workshops and meetings along with elected representatives, and administrators. Our goal would be to find a good meeting ground between new mobility solutions and existing forms of mobility powered by technology.”