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Ola launches inaugural UK services in South Wales

Aug 20, 2018, at 03:41 pm

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Ola, a ride-hailing platform, has on Monday launched its first UK services across South Wales.

District Legal Services Authority, Gurugram Police and Ola celebrate Road Safety Week in Gurugram with the ‘One Life’ Safety Awareness Campaign

Aug 08, 2018, at 05:13 pm

Gurugram, Aug 8 (IBNS): The District Legal Services Authority and Gurugram Police have partnered with Ola, India’s leading and one of the world’s largest ride-sharing companies, to celebrate Road Safety Week in Gurugram, with the recently launched ‘One Life’ safety awareness campaign.

Ola announces plans to enter UK

Aug 07, 2018, at 03:56 pm

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): App-based taxi service provider Ola on Tuesday announced its plans to enter the UK.

PhonePe partners with Ola to launch the industry-first autoPay feature

Jun 15, 2018, at 07:56 pm

Kolkata, June 15 (IBNS): PhonePe, a payments platform, on Friday announced a partnership with Ola, India’s leading and one of the world’s largest ride-sharing companies, for a hassle-free cab and auto booking experience. Users can now book an Ola using the PhonePe app. With this integration, PhonePe users will have access to Ola’s multi-modal commuting offerings, along with the benefit of using the industry-first AutoPay feature.

Ola launches ‘My Ride. My Cause'

May 09, 2018, at 12:43 am

Kolkata | May 8 (IBNS): Ola, India’s leading and one of the world’s largest ride-sharing companies has launched  ‘My Ride. My Cause.’ on its platform to crowdsource funds and support social causes by leveraging its vast network of millions of customers across India. Ola has rolled out this special initiative through a unique partnership with Tata Trusts’ Alamelu Charitable Foundation (ACF).

Now book an Ola right from your Mobikwik App

May 04, 2018, at 09:01 pm

Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): In a bid to reiterate its commitment to the government’s push towards digital transactions in India, MobiKwik, a digital financial services platform, and Ola, a largest ride-sharing companies, have announced first-of-its-kind of partnership that will enable Mobikwik users to book Ola cabs and autos across 110 cities in India from within the Mobikwik app.

Ola sets up an industry-first ‘Safety Council’

Apr 25, 2018, at 11:40 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): As a part of its continuous endeavour of creating a robust mobility ecosystem, Ola,a ride-sharing company has set up a first-of-its-kind, Safety Council.

Ola introduces ‘Heroes of Ola’ Series

Apr 19, 2018, at 01:18 am

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): In a bid to celebrate outstanding driver partners, Ola, one of the world’s largest ride-hailing companies has launched a special series to capture and share true stories that are stellar examples of customer service and bravery.

Ola launches "Mission: Electric" to put 10,000 EVs on the road in 12 months

Apr 16, 2018, at 09:55 pm

Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS) : Ola, a ride-hailing company, on Monday announced "Mission: Electric", with a commitment to place 10,000 E-rickshaws and Electric auto-rickshaws in its service in the next 12 months. 

Ola continues its Australian expansion with Melbourne launch

Apr 12, 2018, at 05:20 pm

Kolkata/Melbourne Apr 12 (IBNS): Following successful launches in Perth and Sydney earlier this year,India's ride sharing app Ola is now available in Melbourne.

Ola to digitise public transportation with the acquisition of Ridlr

Apr 04, 2018, at 01:51 am

Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS):  Ola, a ride-hailing companies today announced the acquisition of Mumbai-based Ridlr, an end-to-end public transport ticketing and commuting app.

IRCTC signs up Ola to provide seamless commute to Railway passengers

Mar 24, 2018, at 12:18 am

Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS): Ola, a ride-sharing company, and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), has announced they have signed a LOI (Letter of Intent) to enable commuters to book an Ola on IRCTC platforms viz. website and app. 

Ola officially launches in Sydney

Mar 13, 2018, at 01:35 am

Sydney, Mar 12 (IBNS): Following a successful launch in Perth, Ola,  a ridesharing platforms, is now officially operating in Sydney and has hired a local team to build partnerships and support driver-partners.  

Ola brings smart mobility to Mizoram, launches in Aizawl

Feb 26, 2018, at 09:22 pm

Kolkata, Feb 26 (IBNS): Ola, one of the world’s largest and India’s leading ride-sharing companies, on Monday announced the launch of the company’s best-in-class mobility services alongside its larger transportation technology ecosystem in Aizawl, Mizoram state’s capital city.

Ride sharing company Ola launches ‘Auto Unnati’

Feb 15, 2018, at 08:23 pm

Kolkata, Feb 15 (IBNS): Ola, India’s leading and one of the world’s largest ride-sharing companies, today launched ‘Auto Unnati’- a comprehensive benefit program for its Auto driver partners.

Ola starts trials in Perth with free rides for customers

Feb 14, 2018, at 03:39 pm

Perth, Feb 14 (IBNS): Ola, a ride-sharing platform, is now available on a limited basis to customers in Perth. 

Ola signs MoU with Assam govt to pilot River Taxi Service in Guwahati

Feb 05, 2018, at 12:31 am

Guwahati, Feb 4 (IBNS): To boost in water transport, Assam government and Ola, one of the world’s largest ride-sharing company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pilot an app-based river taxi service in Guwahati. 

Ola announces its plans to enter Australia

Jan 30, 2018, at 09:23 pm

Kolkata, Jan 30 (IBNS): Australia’s ride-sharing ecosystem is set for a change after Ola, one of India’s largest ride-sharing platforms, on Tuesday announced its plans to enter Australia, providing both driver-partners and passengers a better way to move.

Ola and West Bengal Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd sign MoU to create 5000 job opportunities in state

Jan 19, 2018, at 09:41 pm

Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): West Bengal Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (WBTIDCL), a fully owned company under the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal and Ola, India’s most popular mobility platform, have signed an MoU to create 5000 entrepreneurial opportunities in the state. 

Ola and ICICI Bank Sign MoU to bring innovative solutions to customers and driver partners

Jan 09, 2018, at 09:59 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): Ola, a mobility platform, and ICICI Bank, a private sector bank by consolidated assets, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring forth a range of integrated offers to their customers and driver-partners.

Ola appoints Viraj Chouhan as its Chief Communications Officer

Dec 12, 2017, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata, Dec 12 (IBNS): Ola, India’s most popular mobility platform, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Viraj Chouhan as its Chief Communications Officer (CCO).

Ola commemorates Armed Forces Week; launches awareness drive in support of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund

Dec 02, 2017, at 12:15 am

Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS): In support of the country’s Armed Forces and their families, Ola, India’s most popular app for transportation, launched an awareness campaign to raise funds on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day, observed on Dec 7 every year.

Ola raises $1.1 billion in its latest round of funding

Oct 11, 2017, at 11:56 pm

Bengaluru, Oct 11 (IBNS): Ola, India’s most popular app for ridesharing, on Tuesday announced its latest round of funding of US$1.1 billion led by Tencent Holdings Limited.

Andhra Pradesh Govt signs MoU with Ola to boost transportation services

Jun 21, 2017, at 01:12 am

Vijayawada, June, 20 (IBNS): Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is entering into an exclusive partnership with Ola to boost transportation across the state, with both inter-city and intra-city services, and further promote tourism and mobility ecosystem in the state.

Ola Share registers 500% growth in last one year

Jun 06, 2017, at 02:33 am

New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): Ola, a mobile app for transportation, flags off World Environment Day by announcing the tremendous growth witnessed by its shared mobility offering Ola Share.

Ola partners with bars and pubs in Kolkata to promote ‘Do Not Drink and Drive’ initiative

May 31, 2017, at 02:49 am

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): Ola, a travel mobile app for transportation, has partnered with several bars and pubs across the city of Kolkata such as Nocturne, What’s In D Name, Black Lounge, and Monkey Bar as a part of the continued initiative to curb drunk driving.

Airtel and Ola join hands to roll out integrated digital offerings for customers

May 08, 2017, at 09:09 pm

Bangalore/New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecommunications services provider, on Monday announced a strategic partnership with app based transportation service Ola to offer a range of exciting digital services to customers.

Ola launches Ola Partners League

Apr 29, 2017, at 04:57 am

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Ola, a mobile app for transportation, on Friday announced the launch of ‘Ola Partners League’ - a unique virtual cricket game for its driver partners.

Eros Now available on Ola’s connected car platform, Ola Play

Apr 25, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS): Eros Now, one of the fastest growing over-the-top (OTT) Indian entertainment platforms owned by Eros International Plc, on Tuesday announced a strategic integration deal with India's leading mobile app for transportation, Ola’s connected car platform for ridesharing, Ola Play.

Ola powers Maharashtra Government’s ‘Visit Maharashtra 2017’ Campaign as its official mobility partner

Apr 13, 2017, at 12:35 am

Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS): Ola, India’s most popular mobile app for transportation, today announced an exclusive partnership with Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation to promote tourism in the state. With 2017 declared as the ‘Visit Maharashtra’ year by the honorable Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the tourism department has undertaken various initiatives to develop Maharashtra as a tourism brand. Ola, in support of these initiatives, has launched a unique sub-category - ‘Mumbai Darshan’ under its Rentals offering, for guided city tours to hundreds of thousands of tourists visiting Mumbai every year.