New Delhi: Ride-hailing major Uber has said it is entering 100 new cities in India, beginning with its bike taxi service, taking its total footprint to 225 cities across the country. The move spans 18 states and one Union Territory, extending from Jammu in the north to Tirunelveli in the south and Silchar in the east to Jamnagar in the west, Uber said on Tuesday, August 11. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, welcomed the expansion, noting that it aligns with the government’s efforts to unlock economic opportunities in smaller cities. Uber, which entered the Indian market in 2013, currently operates a multimodal platform including bikes, autos, cars, and intercity services. According to the company, the platform currently enables more than 2 million Indians to earn an income.