Kohli becomes Uber brand ambassador

New Delhi March 9 (IANS) India cricket captain Virat Kohli became the brand ambassador of cab operator Uber here on Friday.

"As a cricketer I travel a lot and I have personally enjoyed the seamless experience of booking an Uber. It s great to see how the company is using technology to revolutionize the way people move around cities and is empowering millions by creating economic opportunities " Kohli said in a statement.

"I am very excited to join hands with a company that is so committed to people and cities they operate in " he added.

Besides being the face of the brand Virat will be actively involved in a series of innovative marketing and customer experience initiatives to be rolled out by Uber India.

India is a key market for Uber and the company will continue to invest in its product people and processes the company said in a statement.

--IANS
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