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 plans to launch in the UK, with drivers for the firm set to earn a bigger chunk of passenger fares than they would working for rival services. Ola’s management has spent time speaking with local authorities in the regions where it plans to operate and said it is “recognised for its collaborative approach, working with national governments and local authorities, to help solve transport mobility issues in innovative and meaningful ways”. The company said it will take 10 per cent commission from private hire vehicles, and 5 per cent from black cabs, both of which Ola claims are industry lows, meaning drivers take home a bigger portion of the fare. The group said it “places drivers at the heart of its approach, providing the industry’s leading commissions, resulting in higher earnings and daily payments” and also “seeks to lead the industry with its approach to passenger safety”, with features including fully screened drivers, options to share ride details with emergency contacts and in-app emergency features.

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Uber, Ola receives notices from union government over pricing disparity on Apple and Android phones
2 months ago

Uber, Ola receives notices from union government over pricing disparity on Apple and Android phones

The Hindu  

A Union government body has sent notices to ride-hailing firms Ola and Uber over alleged differential pricing for Android and Apple phones, Consumer Affairs Minister, Pralhad Joshi, said in a post on X on Thursday. — Pralhad Joshi January 23, 2025 The Minister said he would direct the Central Consumer Protection Agency to also look into differential pricing strategies used …

Indian ride-hailing giant Ola to pull out of UK, Australia
11 months, 2 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, Uber start subscription based plans for auto drivers: What changes for you? Will rides be cheaper?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Ride-hailing platforms Ola and Uber are offering subscription based plans for auto-rickshaw drivers on their platforms, This will replace charging a booking fee or commission on every transaction. Ola has rolled out the model in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad while Uber launched the same in six cities starting with Chennai, Kochi and Visakhapatnam, Economic Times reported citing people in …

Boss Move: Bengaluru cab driver launches his own app to compete with ride-hailing apps like Uber, Ola
1 year, 3 months ago

Boss Move: Bengaluru cab driver launches his own app to compete with ride-hailing apps like Uber, Ola

Firstpost  

Fed up of the way ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber treat drivers, A Bengaluru-based cab driver has created and launched his own ride-hailing app, Nano Travels, and has already on-boarded over 600 drivers in the city to use it Bengaluru, India - In a surprising move that reflects the entrepreneurial spirit of the city, a Bengaluru cab driver, identified …

Ola, Uber get warning from Centre; issues of deficiency in services, customer support raised for all ride-hailing platforms
2 years, 10 months ago

Ola, Uber get warning from Centre; issues of deficiency in services, customer support raised for all ride-hailing platforms

Firstpost  

All online ride-hailing platforms were advised to respond to commuters with utmost priority and take remedial steps to ensure adequate protection of consumer rights The Department of Consumer Affairs has directed all ride-hailing companies to become convergence partner in the National Consumer Helpline, to enable better grievance redressal for consumers and also compliance with Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and E-commerce …

Govt to look into “unfair practices” of Ola and Uber
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt to look into “unfair practices” of Ola and Uber

Hindustan Times  

As voices of dissent grow among the public against India's two biggest ride-hailing apps Ola and Uber over a few alleged unfair practices, the government announced today that it is all set to meet the cab aggregators and quiz them over the issues. Cab aggregators Ola and Uber have also come under fire as cab drivers adopted a ‘no AC’ …

Centre pulls up Ola, Uber for unfair trade practices
2 years, 10 months ago

Centre pulls up Ola, Uber for unfair trade practices

Live Mint  

The Centre has rebuked cab aggregators, including Ola and Uber, for alleged unfair trade practices and warned them of strict action in case they fail to improve their systems and redress rising consumer complaints. On Tuesday, the government met with the ride-hailing platforms as consumer complaints have increased significantly against them regarding unfair trade practices, including ride cancellation policy, drivers …

Ola and Uber are to be grilled by Central Consumer Protection Authority, but why?
2 years, 10 months ago

Ola and Uber are to be grilled by Central Consumer Protection Authority, but why?

India TV News  

Ola and Uber's drivers have faced massive backlash because of ride cancellations, cancellation charges, random surge pricing and long waiting times. Earlier also, the CCPA has received numerous complaints of unfair trading practices like cab drivers forcing riders to cancel trips after a long wait, which leads to paying the cancellation charge by the customers. Despite the Motor Vehicle Aggregator …

Cab shortage in Bengaluru? Why you are seeing fewer Ola, Ubers on the road
2 years, 10 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

As more and more people shift to working from office, demand for the two biggest ride-hailing apps in Bengaluru, Ola and Uber, is growing everyday. India's biggest ride hailing apps Uber and Ola are facing a serious shortage in cabs that are now hitting its users too. Tanveer Pasha, the president of Ola and Uber drivers’ association in Bengaluru, told …

‘Complete lawlessness’: Bombay HC orders Ola, Uber to apply for valid licences by 16 March
3 years ago

‘Complete lawlessness’: Bombay HC orders Ola, Uber to apply for valid licences by 16 March

Firstpost  

The bench passed the directions while hearing a public interest litigation filed by advocate Savina Crasto highlighting the lack of an effective grievance redressal mechanism for customers using the Uber India app Mumbai: Observing that app-based taxi firms such as Ola and Uber operating in Maharashtra without valid licenses was an instance of “complete lawlessness,” the Bombay High Court on …

Uber customers complain of cancelled bookings and lack of cars in London
3 years, 7 months ago

Uber customers complain of cancelled bookings and lack of cars in London

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “He kept asking me where I was and I’d explain, only to have him say he’d find me, and he …

Long, bumpy ride ahead for mobility firms in 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

Long, bumpy ride ahead for mobility firms in 2021

Live Mint  

Shared mobility startups are relying on new use cases, such as visits to pharmacies and supermarkets, to stage a rebound as uncertainty arising from the threat of a new coronavirus strain could delay reopening of workspaces and the return of urban commuting in 2021. Both firms are also staring at a potentially long-winding battle with regulators over new rules that …

Long, bumpy ride ahead for mobility firms in 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

Long, bumpy ride ahead for mobility firms in 2021

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Shared mobility startups are relying on new use cases, such as visits to pharmacies and supermarkets, to stage a rebound as uncertainty over the renewed threat of a new coronavirus strain could delay the reopening of workspaces and return of urban commuting in 2021. For r-hailing apps like Ola and Uber, the core mobility business is likely to take …

London bans Ola for breach in safety rules
4 years, 5 months ago

London bans Ola for breach in safety rules

Live Mint  

Cab aggregator Ola’s operating licence has been revoked by London’s public transport authority over alleged breaches in passenger safety norms. Regulator Transport for London on Monday said it discovered multiple safety issues with Ola’s operations, including failure to stop unlicensed drivers from operating on the roads. Through our investigations, we discovered that flaws in Ola’s operating model have led to …

Ola License Revoked by London Transport Regulator After Safety Concerns
4 years, 5 months ago

Ola License Revoked by London Transport Regulator After Safety Concerns

News 18  

London’s public transport authority stripped Indian ride-hailing company Ola of its London operating licence, saying that the taxi app was not “fit and proper" to hold one, having put passenger safety at risk. Transport for London said in a statement that it refused to grant Ola, a Softbank-backed operator, a new London private hire vehicle operator’s licence as it “cannot …

Demand for mobility bouncing back faster than we expected in metros: Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal
4 years, 6 months ago

Demand for mobility bouncing back faster than we expected in metros: Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Ola is seeing demand recover faster in metro cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai, with offices and leisure travel gradually opening up, the cab aggregator’s chief executive and co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal said on Tuesday. Aggarwal said that in the past few months, mobility usage trends indicate customer ditching public transport for more personal mobility choices like a rented scooter or …

Ola introduces in-app 'tipping' facility globally
4 years, 8 months ago

Ola introduces in-app 'tipping' facility globally

India TV News  

Ride-hailing major Ola on Tuesday rolled out new cashless ‘tipping functionality that enables customers to voluntarily reward drivers for going the extra mile to deliver a safe ride experience amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The feature has been rolled out to all Ola users across India, Australia, New Zealand and the UK in a bid to help the company's over 2.5 …

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 …

Transport for London says it is “satisfied” with Ola’s safety and security measures
5 years, 3 months ago

Transport for London says it is “satisfied” with Ola’s safety and security measures

Firstpost  

Ola sees the regulator’s lack of trust in rival Uber as an opportunity to expand quickly in London. Following the refusal to grant a license to Uber for ply taxis on the London roads, Transport for London, the local authority regulating the British’s capital’s transport system, is satisfied that Ola’s systems are “safe and secure,” a massive boost for the …

Uber's London Rivals Are Plotting Its Downfall
5 years, 3 months ago

Uber's London Rivals Are Plotting Its Downfall

Wired  

Mourad was teaching languages at a secondary school in London when he decided to go part time for family reasons. It wasn’t the first such product in the capital—Hailo’s app for black cab drivers predated Uber—but it quickly became dominant, particularly with the launch of UberX, the cheaper rides that moved the app on from its original focus on luxury. …

Uber’s licence lost, Ola starts hiring drive for London launch
5 years, 4 months ago

Uber’s licence lost, Ola starts hiring drive for London launch

Live Mint  

New Delhi/London: A day after Uber, the world’s largest ride-hailing company, lost its commercial licence in London, its Indian rival Ola Cabs began registering drivers on Tuesday, ahead of launching commercial operations in the city. An Ola spokesman declined to comment on whether the company’s decision was linked to Uber’s commercial licence cancellation in London. On 25 November, Uber’s commercial …

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

Millennials have no money to buy cars: Citizens on Nirmala Sitharaman's Ola-Uber claim
5 years, 6 months ago

Millennials have no money to buy cars: Citizens on Nirmala Sitharaman's Ola-Uber claim

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's statement that the auto industry is in soup because Millenials used cab services instead of buying vehicles has the young generation divided. India Today TV spoke to several people about Nirmala Sitharaman's statement and here's what they think: Majority of the people India Today TV spoke to said that a drop in car sales was not …

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 …

Uber’s real London threat is Ola, not Bolt: Morgan Stanley
5 years, 9 months ago

Uber’s real London threat is Ola, not Bolt: Morgan Stanley

Live Mint  

India’s Ola remains the main potential threat to Uber Technologies Inc.’s dominance in the London ride-sharing market, despite this month’s return of the rival Bolt service to the UK capital, Morgan Stanley analysts say. Ola, owned by ANI Technologies Pvt, has said it will take on Uber in London before the end of the year, while Daimler AG-backed Bolt, formerly …

Ola in talks with Audi, Mercedes for self-drive subscription services: Report
5 years, 11 months ago

Ola in talks with Audi, Mercedes for self-drive subscription services: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Ride-hailing platform Ola is in discussions with luxury carmakers, including Audi, Mercedes and BMW, to launch a subscription-based service under its self-drive offering, according to sources. According to sources privy to the development, the company is in talks with carmakers like Audi, Mercedes and BMW to bring to India a model where users can get access to luxury …

Opinion | Uber’s IPO filing affirms a dangerous business model
5 years, 11 months ago

Opinion | Uber’s IPO filing affirms a dangerous business model

Live Mint  

Last week, in Delhi, I took an Uber cab to the airport from my home, a distance of about 14 kilometres. In Uber Eats, for instance, which has declined for two successive quarters, it is forced to accept a lower rate of revenue to gross bookings, to bring on board what it calls “large-volume restaurants at a lower service fee …

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
5 years, 11 months 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, Uber Not Fixing Prices In Violation Of Competition Act : Competition Commission [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Ola, Uber Not Fixing Prices In Violation Of Competition Act : Competition Commission [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Competition Commission of India has held that cab aggregators Ola and Uber are not indulging in price fixing in contravention of the Competition Act.On November 6, the CCI dismissed a complaint filed by Samir Agrawal, a legal practitioner, alleging that the the algorithmic pricing adopted by the aggregators takes away the liberty of individual drivers to compete with each …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Uber ban: Ride-hailing app in court for appeal of TfL’s decision to revoke London licence
6 years, 9 months ago

Uber ban: Ride-hailing app in court for appeal of TfL’s decision to revoke London licence

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 Uber heads to court this …

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 …

Indian cab aggregator Ola goes International, announces entry into Australia to take on rival Uber
7 years, 1 month 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 …

Ola launches lightweight ‘Ola Lite’ app that loads in under three seconds and uses only 1 MB of storage
7 years, 3 months ago

Ola launches lightweight ‘Ola Lite’ app that loads in under three seconds and uses only 1 MB of storage

Firstpost  

Ola Lite is a lightweight app that consumes less than 1 MB space and loads within 3 seconds without compromising on the booking experience. Ola Lite is a lightweight app that consumes less than 1 MB space and loads within three seconds without compromising on the booking experience, Ola said in a blog post. “As the first in the industry …

Uber’s appeal against TfL’s licence ban will not be heard until spring 2018
7 years, 3 months ago

Uber’s appeal against TfL’s licence ban will not be heard until spring 2018

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 Minicab app firm Uber’s appeal …

Ola raises $1.1 billion from investors lead by Tencent and SoftBank; seeks to raise another $1 billion
7 years, 5 months ago

Ola raises $1.1 billion from investors lead by Tencent and SoftBank; seeks to raise another $1 billion

Firstpost  

Ride-hailing service Ola will use the funds to increase its numbers of drivers and expand its presence to more cities, it said in a statement on Wednesday. Indian ride-hailing firm Ola has raised $1.1 billion from investors led by China’s Tencent Holdings and Japan’s SoftBank Group and is in advanced talks with other investors for another $1 billion. The funds …

Uber promises to make things right in London after 'constructive' meeting with the transport regulator
7 years, 5 months ago

Uber promises to make things right in London after 'constructive' meeting with the transport regulator

Firstpost  

Transport for London, shocked Uber last month by deeming it unfit to run a taxi service and refusing to renew its license. Uber promised to make things right in London after its new global boss had a “constructive” meeting with the city’s transport regulator to try to hold on to the app’s operating license in one of its main foreign …

Uber’s UK boss Jo Bertram resigns as firm battles to keep London licence
7 years, 5 months ago

Uber’s UK boss Jo Bertram resigns as firm battles to keep London licence

Live Mint  

London: Uber’s top boss in Britain will quit the taxi hailing app just as the firm battles to overturn a decision to strip it of its licence in London, according to an email seen by Reuters. The British capital’s transport regulator deemed Uber unfit to run a taxi service last month and decided not to renew its licence to operate, …

Ride-hailing service Uber set to improve conditions for British drivers; to add in-app tipping
7 years, 7 months ago

Ride-hailing service Uber set to improve conditions for British drivers; to add in-app tipping

Firstpost  

Taxi app Uber will improve conditions for its British drivers with changes including in-app tipping, after criticism for not giving them more rights. Taxi app Uber will improve conditions for its British drivers with changes including in-app tipping, after criticism from lawmakers and unions for not giving them more rights. Uber said on Monday it had held meetings and spoken …

Ola and Uber taxis may go on strike in Mumbai tomorrow
8 years ago

Ola and Uber taxis may go on strike in Mumbai tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Irked by their steadily reducing income, increasing penalties and a cut on incentive policies of app based aggregators such as Ola and Uber, cabbies attached to the companies are planning to launch an agitation this week. A taxi union leader said that a section of over 500 drivers, whose vehicles were attached with Ola and Uber, have come together to …

Court supports Uber, Ola discounts: Good for consumers but bad for the business
8 years, 6 months ago

Court supports Uber, Ola discounts: Good for consumers but bad for the business

Firstpost  

The truth is it will be difficult to find customers who are happy with local transport services in any part of the country Consumers will continue to remain king with regard to Ola and Uber as the Delhi High Court has said giving discounts is not a problem and the courts can’t step into that arena. “No business can look …

Uber planning to bring Deliveroo competitor UberEATs food delivery service to UK
8 years, 9 months ago

Uber planning to bring Deliveroo competitor UberEATs food delivery service to UK

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 Uber might be planning to …

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