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UberTRIP now available in Yogyakarta
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UberTRIP allows users to book a trip for a minimum of three hours up to an entire day. (Shutterstock/File)
Following Bali and Lombok, ride-sharing app Uber announced on Thursday the launch of UberTRIP in Yogyakarta.
The service allows users to book a trip for a minimum of three hours until one day.
Available for a minimum payment of Rp 180,000 (US$13.3) for a three-hour ride and Rp 1,000 per minute afterward, users can simply book their trip by clicking "UberTRIP" on their app and make payment at the end of the trip using either cash, credit card or Uber Credit.
"We're proud to be cooperating with our partners of drivers to present this practical service to anyone who visits Yogyakarta. With just one click, tourists can enjoy Uber's transparent and affordable service," said Uber Indonesia public policy head John Colombo in a press release on Thursday.
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UberTRIP is able to accommodate up to six passengers, with each passenger entitled to insurance.
Among the areas supported by this service are Yogyakarta, Wates, Sleman, Bantul, Wonosari, Magelang and Klaten.
According to Central Statistics Agency (BPS) data, the number of foreign tourist visits to Indonesia increased 21.57 percent in July from the previous month, while the most foreign tourist arrivals were recorded at Yogyakarta's Adisutjipto International Airport.
Uber also highlighted Yogyakarta as among users' most popular cities in Indonesia. In the past three months, Uber passengers who visited the city reportedly hailed from 64 countries. (kes)
