First Mahindra, now Uber! Noida airport's got your ride covered

Noida International Airport (NIA) has tied up with Uber India to provide last-mile connectivity for air passengers, The Times of India reported. The move comes close on the heels of the airport’s collaboration with Mahindra Mobility to launch its dedicated airport taxi service.

As per the agreement, Uber will set up designated pick-up zones at the airport terminal, complete with wayfinding signage and on-ground staff to guide arriving passengers. “Passengers will be guided from their arrival gates to these designated Uber zones, where driver-partners will have exclusive parking spaces to ensure reduced waiting times,” a senior airport official told ToI.

Located around 60 km from Noida city and nearly 40 km from Pari Chowk, the upcoming airport in Jewar faces significant last-mile connectivity challenges. While inauguration is expected in the coming months, proposed mass transit solutions such as metro and rapid rail links are still in the planning or early development stages, ToI noted.

NIA CEO Christoph Schnellmann highlighted the importance of seamless connectivity. “Our goal is to make every part of the passenger journey efficient and comfortable — door to door,” he said.

Uber India’s Arnab Kumar, director of business development for India and South Asia, said the collaboration was aimed at providing reliable and hassle-free transit from the airport. “Our partnership reflects our commitment to ensuring smooth and comfortable last-mile connectivity, backed by dedicated on-ground support and an effortless booking experience via the Uber app,” he said.

Beyond tie-ups with private mobility providers, ToI reported that NIA is working with local authorities to strengthen public transport links. An SPV comprising the Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Expressway authorities is set to introduce a city bus service with routes connecting various points in Gautam Budh Nagar to the airport.

In addition, Haryana Roadways will operate direct buses to major NCR cities including Gurgaon, Faridabad, Palwal, Hisar, Panipat, and Chandigarh once commercial operations begin.

NIA has also secured agreements with the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation to run AC buses to popular destinations such as Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Haldwani. UP Roadways will extend connectivity to 17 districts in western Uttar Pradesh, including Agra, Mathura, Meerut, and Aligarh.

“We are in the process of more collaborations with government agencies and stakeholders to improve both private vehicle access and public transportation options,” an official told ToI.