Ola: News
Rapido overtakes Uber to be become India's top ride-hailing platform
Rapido, a company that started with bike taxis, has now become the leading player in India's ride-hailing market. The company's dominance is largely due to its two-wheeler taxi services.
Uber, Ola have stopped bike taxi services in Karnataka again
Rapido has launched a new facility called "Bike Direct" to continue its operations in Karnataka.
Uber auto ride costs ₹425/km in Bengaluru
A Reddit user has sparked a debate over high cab fares in Bengaluru after sharing an experience of exorbitant charges during rainy weather.
Maharashtra crackdown on app-based cabs over price surges during rain
The Maharashtra State Transport Department has launched a crackdown on app-based taxi aggregators in Mumbai, accusing them of exploiting commuters during the recent heavy rains.
Uber has stopped charging commission from drivers in Delhi
Uber has introduced a new feature in its driver app, called 'Driver Pass.'
Zepto redesigns app to remove 'dark patterns' under regulatory pressure
Zepto, a major e-commerce player, has revamped its app by removing certain interface elements that were flagged by customers as "dark patterns."
Bhavish Aggarwal's AI start-up fires 100+ in second layoff round
Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal's AI start-up, Krutrim, has initiated a second round of layoffs, eliminating over 100 jobs, primarily in its linguistics division.
Taking cab at rush hour? You'll have to pay double
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has updated its guidelines for ride-hailing services like Uber and Ola.
Ola's AI division Krutrim faces high-profile exits, layoffs
Ola's artificial intelligence (AI) division, Krutrim, has witnessed a series of high-profile departures in recent months.
Ola acquires BharatSah'AI'yak, AI platform developed for Kumbh Mela assistance
Ola Group's artificial intelligence division, Krutrim, has acquired the AI platform BharatSah'AI'yak from technology consultancy firm Samagra.
Modi government mulls uniform GST levy on Indian cab aggregators
The Indian government is looking into the Goods and Services Tax (GST) treatment of cab aggregators.
You can't use Rapido's bike taxi services in Karnataka anymore
Rapido, a leading player in the bike taxi sector, has suspended its services in Karnataka.
Video: Bengaluru Rapido driver slaps woman after rash driving complaint
A Bengaluru woman was allegedly assaulted by a Rapido bike taxi driver in the Jayanagar area for objecting to his rash driving.
No entry for Ola, Uber in Goa: CM Sawant
Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ruled out the entry of ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber into the state.
Why Modi government has issued a notice to Uber
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has sent a notice to Uber, questioning its 'Advance Tip' system.
'He did 3 people's work'—Ola engineer's suicide sparks outrage
The alleged suicide of a young employee from Ola's artificial intelligence division, Krutrim, has raised major concerns about the company's workplace culture.
Bhavish Aggarwal mulls Ola's IP transfer: Why are investors worried?
Ola's founder, Bhavish Aggarwal, is planning to transfer the IP rights of the Ola brand from ANI Technologies to a holding company owned by his family office.
How Modi government's 'Sahkar Taxi' will disrupt ride-hailing industry
The Indian government is all set to launch a new taxi service called "Sahkar Taxi."
Hyderabad: Why cab drivers are refusing to turn on ACs
Hyderabad cab drivers have launched a 'No AC campaign' against the rates set by ride-hailing services like Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
Karnataka bandh: Why is Bengaluru closed today? What's open, closed
Karnataka is observing a statewide bandh on Saturday, March 22, from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
Ola joins hands with Lenovo to build India's biggest supercomputer
Ola, the parent company of Krutrim AI, has partnered with Lenovo to build India's largest supercomputer.
Bhavish Aggarwal pulls a Musk, mandates weekly reports from employees
Ola Group's founder Bhavish Aggarwal has launched a new initiative called 'Kya Chai Raha Hai?' (What's going on?) in a bid to improve transparency and accountability in his companies.
Ola, Uber issued notice over fare differences on iOS, Android
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has served notices to ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber after complaints of fare discrepancies on Android and iOS devices.
Rapido plans to expand services across 500 Indian cities
Mobility start-up Rapido, which is backed by WestBridge, has announced an ambitious expansion plan to extend its services across 500 cities in India.
Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal to sell $100M Ola stake: Report
Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal is said to be mulling over the sale of his $100 million stake in ride-hailing service Ola.
Dark patterns found in Uber, Ola, and other ride-hailing apps
A recent survey by social media research platform LocalCircles has revealed the rampant use of deceptive tactics or "dark patterns" by app-based taxi services in India.
Zoomcar takes on Uber, Ola with its cab rental service
Zoomcar, one of the leading names in the self-drive car-sharing space, is finally venturing into the chauffeur-driven cab rental business, Reuters reports.
Bhavish Aggarwal's Ola to offer 10-minute food deliveries via ONDC
Under the leadership of Co-Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, Ola Cabs has entered India's fast-growing quick food delivery segment.
Bengaluru: Woman doctor shares terrifying encounter with fake Ola cab
A junior resident doctor from Bengaluru recently faced a harrowing experience after unknowingly boarding a fake Ola cab at Kempegowda International Airport.
Bouncers at Ola service centers? Kunal Kamra makes shocking claim
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again targeted Ola Electric, this time over the alleged presence of bouncers at its service centers.
Ola, Uber score 0 in Fairwork India's gig worker ratings
The 2024 Fairwork India Ratings have shown that ride-hailing giants Uber and Ola, along with logistics firm Porter, are lagging behind in their treatment of gig workers.
FIR against Audi-driving couple who assaulted cabby, severely injuring him
A case has been registered against a journalist and his wife for assaulting an Ola cab driver in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, leaving him seriously injured.
Why Delhi-NCR auto, taxi drivers are on strike today, tomorrow?
Commuters in Delhi-NCR might face transportation challenges on Thursday and Friday due to a strike organized by over 15 auto and taxi driver unions.
Ola's Krutrim to launch 'India's first AI chip' by 2026
Krutrim, the artificial intelligence (AI) division of Ola, has announced its ambitious plan to manufacture a series of chips named Bodhi for AI, Sarv for General Compute, and Ojas for Edge.
Ola integrates Krutrim AI into its EVs, cab services
Ola has announced the integration of Krutrim AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, into its electric scooters and cab services.
Robots to handle dark stores in Ola's quick commerce plan
Ola, a prominent player in the ride-hailing industry, is preparing to make its mark in the quick commerce sector.
Ola driver suspended after passenger claims he was abused, overcharged
An Ola driver has been suspended after a passenger claimed that he was abused and asked to pay extra money.
Rapido joins India's unicorn club after fresh $120 million funding
Rapido, an Indian ride-hailing platform, has achieved unicorn status after securing $120 million in fresh capital.
MS Dhoni invests in EV ride-hailing startup BluSmart
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, ex-skipper of the Indian cricket team, has invested in BluSmart, a Gurugram-based startup offering ride-hailing services exclusively with electric vehicles (EVs).
Bengaluru woman alleges harassment by Ola driver over fare discrepancy
A woman in Bengaluru, Tanisha Mallya, has alleged that she was verbally abused and harassed by an Ola Auto driver over fare.