Ola gears up for Europe debut; likely to start operations in UK from next month
6 years, 7 months ago

Ola gears up for Europe debut; likely to start operations in UK from next month

India TV News  

After making its presence felt in the international market with a drive into Australia, earlier this year, Indian ride-hailing major Ola on Tuesday revealed its plans to enter the European market by starting operations in Britain within the next month. Ola said it has obtained licences to operate in South Wales and Greater Manchester, and will launch operations in South Wales within the next month. "Ola is excited to announce its plans for the UK, one of the world's most evolved transportation markets," Bhavish Aggarwal, Co-Founder and CEO of Ola, said in a statement. Over 40,000 drivers across Australia have registered since its launch in February and have completed millions of rides, Ola said, adding that it now conducts one billion rides each year globally, with more than 1 million driver partners and 125 million customers in over 110 cities.

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Indian ride-hailing giant Ola to pull out of UK, Australia
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian ride-hailing giant Ola to pull out of UK, Australia

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian ride-hailing company Ola has suspended its overseas operations, including in the UK, …

Ola launches in London with over 25,000 drivers signed up
5 years, 1 month ago

Ola launches in London with over 25,000 drivers signed up

India TV News  

Indian ride-hailing company Ola launched its services in the UK capital on Monday, with over 25,000 drivers registered on its platform. The company said: "Ola's commission commitment ensures drivers always receive the best commission rate in each market. "Ola will continue its collaborative approach with Transport for London and local authorities, as well as its clear focus on safety, drawing …

Ola aims to double scale of business in Australia, New Zealand by 2021
5 years, 3 months ago

Ola aims to double scale of business in Australia, New Zealand by 2021

India TV News  

Ride-hailing firm Ola on Friday said it aims to double the scale of business in Australia and New Zealand by 2021. Ola said it is "set to launch in 11 new locations each in Australia and New Zealand, taking its total presence across 33 cities in the region". "We have seen a phenomenal response to our services across Australia and …

Ola expands Australia cab business by launching in Sunshine Coast
5 years, 7 months ago

Ola expands Australia cab business by launching in Sunshine Coast

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: App-based cab aggregator Ola, on Friday announced further expansion in its Australia operations by launching its services in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast district. Ola said in a statement that based on requests from drivers and customers, Sunshine Coast was chosen due to the bustling tourism industry. After seeing a large number of requests to introduce our services in other parts …

Ola to launch cab service in London, gets license from city transport body
5 years, 8 months ago

Ola to launch cab service in London, gets license from city transport body

India Today  

Ola has been granted a private hire vehicle operator license by Transport for London. Not only has Ola been steadily expanding its presence across the UK, but it is also the only platform in the country to offer both private hire vehicles and black cabs. The grant of license will allow Ola to introduce its services in London, which has …

Ola gets green light for London taxi business
5 years, 8 months ago

Ola gets green light for London taxi business

Live Mint  

India’s biggest ride-hailing platform Ola Cabs, which is run by ANI Technologies Pvt. This would allow Ola to mount a challenge to Uber Technologies Inc., and also take on Daimler AG-backed “Bolt” ride-hailing service, which received a licence from Transport For London, London’s local government body, in June. Bolt has only raised around $190 million to $280 million in funding …

Ola is taking on Uber in its biggest market outside the Americas
5 years, 8 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 …

Tackled Uber’s entry with guerrilla-like plan: Ola
5 years, 9 months ago

Tackled Uber’s entry with guerrilla-like plan: Ola

Live Mint  

India's biggest ride-hailing firm Ola countered American giant Uber's "carpet bombing" entry into the country with guerrilla warfare by going into nooks and corners to gain a significant market share, its founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said. Speaking at the IIT Bay Area Alumni meet in California, a transcript of which was made available by the company, Aggarwal said Uber …

Ola plans to take on Uber in London
5 years, 11 months ago

Ola plans to take on Uber in London

Live Mint  

London: Ola, Uber Technologies Inc.’s biggest rival in India, said it will take on the ride-hailing giant in London before the end of the year after launching in five smaller U.K. cities. The Bangalore-based startup commenced operations in Liverpool last month, having established its first European business in Cardiff in August and later added Bath, Bristol and Exeter. Managing Director …

Ola expands UK operation to three new cities
6 years ago

Ola expands UK operation to three new cities

Live Mint  

Taxi hailing app Ola Friday said it has expanded its service footprint to three more cities -- Liverpool, Reading, and Birmingham --in the United Kingdom. "We are delighted to launch our services in Birmingham, Liverpool and Reading, thus solidifying Ola's presence across 7 large metropolitans in the UK," Ben Legg, Managing Director of Ola UK, said in a statement. Ola …

Ola appoints Ben Legg as managing director of UK operations; to launch its services in South Wales in coming weeks
6 years, 7 months ago

Ola appoints Ben Legg as managing director of UK operations; to launch its services in South Wales in coming weeks

Firstpost  

The UK is the second international market after Australia for the Bengaluru-based Ola. New Delhi: Cab hailing company Ola on Monday said it has appointed Ben Legg as managing director of its UK operations. Legg will lead and develop the senior leadership team, drive strategy and operations and establish a UK nationwide presence by the end of 2018, Ola said …

After Australia, Ola planning to enter European market by end of this year
6 years, 7 months ago

After Australia, Ola planning to enter European market by end of this year

Firstpost  

The company said it plans to expand the UK operations nationwide by the end of this year. After foraying into the international market with a drive into Australia earlier this year, Indian ride-hailing major Ola on Tuesday revealed its plans to enter the European market by starting operations in Britain within the next month. Ola said it has obtained licences …

Ride-hailing app Ola ramps up rivalry with Uber as it prepares UK launch
6 years, 7 months ago

Ride-hailing app Ola ramps up rivalry with Uber as it prepares UK launch

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ride-hailing app Ola has unveiled …

Ola plans to roll out services in Britain this year; Indian ride-hailing firm intensifies rivalry with US peer Uber
6 years, 7 months ago

Ola plans to roll out services in Britain this year; Indian ride-hailing firm intensifies rivalry with US peer Uber

Firstpost  

Ola has obtained licenses to begin operations in South Wales in September, as well as Greater Manchester, and plans to expand nationwide by the end of the year New Delhi: Indian ride-hailing firm Ola said on Tuesday it plans to launch services in Britain this year, months after expanding operations in Australia, intensifying its rivalry with US peer Uber Technologies …

Ola appoints Simon Smith as managing director for Australia operations
6 years, 8 months ago

Ola appoints Simon Smith as managing director for Australia operations

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s largest cab-hailing firm Ola has appointed Simon Smith as managing director to strengthen its presence in Australia, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Smith, who is responsible for building Ola’s leadership team in Australia, was chief executive officer at eBay Australia. It’s rare to find a brand like Ola that has built its success on …

Ola expands further in Australia
6 years, 10 months ago

Ola expands further in Australia

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Months after its foray into the Australian market, India’s largest cab-hailing firm Ola has expanded further in the country and launched its service in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Canberra. Ola’s international foray is part of a broader trend that is emerging in India’s booming start-up ecosystem, where a number of Indian ventures backed by deep-pocketed investors are starting …

Ola expands in Australia, begins service in Sydney
7 years ago

Ola expands in Australia, begins service in Sydney

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Indian cab hailing firm Ola on Monday said it has started operations in Sydney, expanding its services in the Australian market. Uber launched its operations in Australia in 2012 and currently operates in 19 Australian cities including the major cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra. US-based Uber, which is one of the world’s most valued …

Indian cab aggregator Ola goes International, announces entry into Australia to take on rival Uber
7 years, 2 months ago

Indian cab aggregator Ola goes International, announces entry into Australia to take on rival Uber

India TV News  

Indian online cab aggregator Ola on Tuesday announced its entry into the international market, starting with Australia, to take on its American rival Uber. "We have begun recruiting private hire vehicles and drivers in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth from Tuesday, with rides expected to begin in the coming weeks," a company spokesperson told IANS. The company sees "immense" potential in …

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