New Delhi (CNN Business) Uber is offering a new way to beat traffic jams in one of the world's most congested cities — speedboats.

The ride-hailing company launched its Uber Boat service in India's financial capital, Mumbai, on Sunday. Uber customers can now book boats between three destinations on the city's waterfront.

Rides start at 5,700 rupees ($80) for a six or eight-seater boat and go up to 9,500 rupees ($132) for larger vessels that can accommodate 10 riders. The company will only accept bookings for an entire boat, not individual seats.

"Uber's vision is to create a multi-modal platform to better serve riders and the cities we operate in," Prabhjeet Singh, the company's head of cities for India, said in a statement.

"With Uber Boat, we will tap the vast potential of the city's waterways transport system," he added.

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