New Delhi, July 10 -- Uber has shut down its Shuttle bus services in Mumbai and Hyderabad, prompted by low ridership and steep operational costs, people familiar with the development told Mint. Meanwhile, the ride-hailing giant will continue to operate its Shuttle services as usual in Delhi and Kolkata.

The shutdown affects 250-300 buses in Mumbai and 150-200 in Hyderabad, the people cited earlier said, requesting anonymity.

"In Mumbai alone, around 250-300 buses are off the road. Hyderabad will see 150-200 impacted," a Mumbai-based bus fleet operator said, adding that Uber had recently informed them about the shutdown.

Uber confirmed the development to Mint.

"Cityflo might absorb some of the demand, as Uber was operating on around 20...