In a bid to create more job opportunities for the youth of Karnataka, Uber India has come up with a new skill development initiative that combines driver training with certified tour guide skills, according to a statement from the office of Minister for Skill Development and Medical Education Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil.
Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) is currently training candidates in both light and heavy vehicle driving. Now, Uber has proposed a driver-and-tourist model to further increase the earning potential.
At a meeting with the minister for skill development and medical education in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Mike Orgill, head of public policy for Asia Pacific at Uber, noted that equipping drivers with tourism-related skills would significantly improve income prospects, especially for marginalized communities.
“Karnataka has innumerable tourist destinations where a well-trained local taxi driver can also serve as an efficient tour guide,” said Mr. Orgill.
Dr. Welcoming the proposal, Patil said that integrating soft skills in driver training would be beneficial and assured him that the proposal would be tabled before the next board meeting. Uber has agreed to submit a proposal for a pilot project next year and, with government support, will expand the initiative.
Memorandum of understanding signed
In another meeting, Hyvision India Pvt. Ltd, a Korean-promoted company providing camera solutions to iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government Tool Room Training Center (GTTC) to cooperate in technical training, skilled manpower development, etc.
Published – 25 Nov 2025 20:52 IST
