COVID-19 Lockdown: Ola, Uber Resume Cab Services In Over 160 Indian Cities
4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ola, Uber Resume Cab Services In Over 160 Indian Cities

ABP News  

New Delhi: Ride hailing service Ola on Monday said it has resumed normal ride operations in more than 160 cities with enhanced safety protocols applicable with every trip as per the state governments guidelines. The company said that driver-partners operating three and four-wheelers on the platform will be available to serve mobility needs on Ola app, with highest levels of safety precautions in Covid-19 sensitive states like Karnataka, Telangana, Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Assam. The safety protocols include "compulsory mask usage for driver-partners and passengers, complete sanitization of cars post-trips, adhering to social distancing norms by limiting to two passengers per ride amongst other key steps through our '10 Steps to a Safer Ride' initiative," a company spokesperson said in a statement. "All driver-partners are required to wear masks and need to authenticate this before the start of every ride by sharing a selfie through their partner app," said Ola.

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Ola, Uber start subscription based plans for auto drivers: What changes for you? Will rides be cheaper?
9 months ago

Ola, Uber start subscription based plans for auto drivers: What changes for you? Will rides be cheaper?

Hindustan Times  

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Ola, Uber, and Rapido bike taxi banned in Delhi with immediate effect, transport dept says rules not followed
1 year, 10 months ago

Ola, Uber, and Rapido bike taxi banned in Delhi with immediate effect, transport dept says rules not followed

India Today  

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Cab shortage in Bengaluru? Why you are seeing fewer Ola, Ubers on the road
2 years, 8 months ago

Cab shortage in Bengaluru? Why you are seeing fewer Ola, Ubers on the road

Hindustan Times  

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Long, bumpy ride ahead for mobility firms in 2021
4 years ago

Long, bumpy ride ahead for mobility firms in 2021

Live Mint  

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Ola, Uber drivers threaten to go on strike from September 1 across Delhi-NCR
4 years, 4 months ago

Ola, Uber drivers threaten to go on strike from September 1 across Delhi-NCR

India TV News  

Drivers working with mobility platforms Ola and Uber have threatened to go on strike in Delhi-NCR from September 1 in support of their various demands like fare hike and extension of the moratorium on repayment of loans. Around 2 lakh drivers working with cab aggregators will take part in the strike if the government fails to solve our problems, said …

Uber cuts 600 jobs in India due to COVID-19; 'made the decision so that we can look to future with confidence', says country head
4 years, 7 months ago

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Firstpost  

Uber announced it is laying-off a fourth of its total headcount of 2,400 in the country across customer and driver support, business development, legal, finance, policy and marketing verticals. Last week, after cab aggregator Ola said it is laying off 1,400 employees, Uber India has announced it is axing 600 jobs in India. These reductions are part of previously announced …

Uber cuts 600 jobs in India because of the coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

Uber cuts 600 jobs in India because of the coronavirus pandemic

CNN  

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Uber resumes operations in Coimbatore; says to ensure earning opportunities for driver-partner community
4 years, 7 months ago

Uber resumes operations in Coimbatore; says to ensure earning opportunities for driver-partner community

Firstpost  

The Uber Intercity operations would be limited to travel with necessary authorisation within the state and in permissible zones only, Uber India said in a statement. Chennai: Ride-hailing platform provider Uber has resumed operations in Coimbatore ensuring riders with safe, reliable and convenient mobility, the company said on Friday. The service would be in compliance with Lockdown 4.0 guidelines by …

Lockdown 4: Uber now available in 31 cities, Ola in 160 plus cities and here are all details
4 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown 4: Uber now available in 31 cities, Ola in 160 plus cities and here are all details

India Today  

On May 18, cab-aggregating apps Ola and Uber announced that they were starting operations in many India cities after the government relaxed containment rules against coronavirus pandemic as part of Lockdown 4.0 in the country. It noted that Uber services are now available in: -- Amritsar -- Asansol -- Bengaluru -- Chandigarh -- Coimbatore -- Cuttack -- Daman -- Delhi …

Uber launches UberMedic in India for healthcare workers
4 years, 9 months ago

Uber launches UberMedic in India for healthcare workers

India Today  

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Coroanvirus Outbreak: Ola in talks with States, Centre to offer vehicles, kitchen services
4 years, 9 months ago

Coroanvirus Outbreak: Ola in talks with States, Centre to offer vehicles, kitchen services

Firstpost  

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Uber, Ola suspend services in Delhi till March-end amid lockdown; share services too suspended in rest of country
4 years, 9 months ago

Uber, Ola suspend services in Delhi till March-end amid lockdown; share services too suspended in rest of country

Firstpost  

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Ola, Uber suspend ride-sharing option across India
4 years, 9 months ago

Ola, Uber suspend ride-sharing option across India

The Hindu  

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Ola rolls out self-drive cab services in Bengaluru. Know fare, safety features
5 years, 2 months ago

Ola rolls out self-drive cab services in Bengaluru. Know fare, safety features

India TV News  

In a good news for those who do not own a car in Bengaluru, ride-hailing major Ola on Thursday launched its self-drive cab rental service "Ola Drive". A new option of Ola Drive will be seen on the Ola app and the service is being rolled out for users in Bengaluru through pick-up stations located across different residential and commercial …

Ola Bike expands services to 150 cities and towns across India, gets new video campaign
5 years, 3 months ago

Ola Bike expands services to 150 cities and towns across India, gets new video campaign

India Today  

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Ola is taking on Uber in its biggest market outside the Americas
5 years, 6 months ago

Ola is taking on Uber in its biggest market outside the Americas

CNN  

London CNN Business — Indian ride-sharing service Ola is preparing to go up against Uber in one of the company’s most lucrative markets: London. London is one of five global cities that account for nearly a quarter of Uber bookings, along with Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and São Paulo. While its fares will be comparable to Uber’s …

Delhi Metro partners with Ola, Uber to provide last-mile connectivity
6 years ago

Delhi Metro partners with Ola, Uber to provide last-mile connectivity

Live Mint  

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