New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Uber India is shifting its fleet strategy. Until now, the company had invested only in Everest Fleet, backing the operator with a $20 million funding round in June 2023, followed by around $30 million in 2024 and another $20 million in 2025.

That single-partner approach is changing. Uber has invested $7 million in Carrum, the CarDekho Group-backed fleet startup managing about 3,000 electric and CNG vehicles, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Mint breaks down what this means for Uber, drivers, and fleet operators.

Uber India relied heavily on Everest Fleet to supply professional vehicles, particularly electric vehicles (EVs). But ride demand has surged-growing roughly 25% in 2025 across large metros...