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Ola said it has mapped over 350 hospitals across the city into the mobile application.

Ola offers emergency services to Chennaiites heading into fresh lockdown

Trips to and from airports, railways stations and hospitals for non-COVID treatment will be served

18 Jun 2020 5:46 PM

Ola to layoff 1,400 staff as COVID-19 pandemic hits revenues. (PTI Photo)

Ola decides to downsize and "let go" of 1,400 employees

Revenues declined by 95 per cent in the last two months due to coronavirus pandemic

20 May 2020 2:25 PM

Meghna has appealed to more members of the transgender community to look at driving as a viable career option to become self-reliant. (Photo: Twitter | @olacabs Screengrab)

Women feel safe, men don't treat me differently, says Ola's first transgender driver

Meghna Sahoo faced discrimination and rejection due to her gender identity and switched jobs in hopes of being treated at par with others.

01 Sep 2018 10:50 AM

'During journey, the woman who was sitting on the front seat of the cab felt giddy and fell asleep. She woke up when she felt that the driver was touching her inappropriately when the car was passing Eastern Freeway,' police said. (Photo: Representational |File)

Ola driver held for molesting woman passenger in Mumbai

The accused, identified as Sureshkumar Yadav, was picked up by Powai police on the day of the incident itself, a senior officer said.

23 May 2018 7:51 PM

Taxi aggregator Ola Cabs on Sunday urged a person not to discriminate on religious lines after the latter cancelled his ride as the driver was a Muslim. (Photo: File | Representational)

We don't discriminate: Ola to man who refused to ride with Muslim driver

This started a Twitter firestorm with many demanded Ola to block his account. There were many who supported Mishra's 'right to choose'.

23 Apr 2018 9:38 AM

Cab aggregator Ola on Thursday said it will offer in-trip insurance cover to riders, who can avail the service by paying Re 1 for intra-city travel.

Ola to offer in-trip insurance to riders

Riders can avail the service by paying Re 1 for intra-city travel.

05 Apr 2018 12:58 PM

Meru Cabs has filed complaints with competition watchdog CCI against cab aggregators Ola and Uber for allegedly abusing market dominance in four cities. (File Photo)

Meru Cabs alleges Ola, Uber created 'monopoly' in 4 major cities

Taxi hailing apps and radio taxi service providers are engaged in a fierce competition in different markets across the country.

12 Oct 2017 12:04 PM

Ola on Monday secured USD 2 billion in new funding from a group of investors, including SoftBank Group Corp and Tencent Holdings Ltd.

Ola said to raise $2 billion from SoftBank, Tencent: Bloomberg

Japan’s SoftBank has been looking to play consolidator in India’s flourishing startup ecosystem.

03 Oct 2017 9:33 AM

Airports Authority of India (AAI) has entered into strategic alliances with Ola and Uber that will provide passengers the option to hire these cabs at select aerodromes.

Book Ola, Uber without hassle at airports as AAI partners with cos

This alliance with Ola and Uber shall also facilitate flyers to book cabs through booking kiosks located at the airport itself.

23 Aug 2017 9:05 PM

In the first incident, two foreign nationals allegedly thrashed the driver of a private cab aggregator attached to Ola cabs on his head, leaving him bleeding profusely after they allegedly got invol-ved in a heated argument over cab fare. (Representational Image)

Delhi: Two foreigners thrash OLA driver over fare

The accused allegedly also threatened the constable, saying he had high-profile contacts and would get him suspended.

24 Jun 2017 2:23 AM

Ola plans to reach out to over one lakh driver enterpreneurs

The OLA Auto Mela will bring together a host of manufacturers, service providers, and financial institutions under one roof.

18 Apr 2017 1:50 PM

The drivers have been protesting against the taxi aggregators for the falling earnings, which forced some of them to default on loan EMIs.

No income drop for drivers: Ola

The taxi and auto aggregator has also ruled out any decline in the income of Ola’s drivers.

28 Mar 2017 3:05 AM

After the protest, striking drivers met transport department officials following which it was decided that government would arrange a meeting between the striking drivers and Ola and Uber representatives.

Hold talks with striking drivers: Delhi government to Ola, Uber

Ravi Rathore said that drivers will not call off their strike till their demands are addressed.

22 Feb 2017 1:31 AM

The court asked the unions to spread the word that such incidents of violence should not happen so that a peaceful atmosphere is created for a meeting with Ola and Uber. (Representational Image)

Delhi HC directs Ola and Uber to hold talks with drivers

The court has listed the matter for further hearing on February 28.

18 Feb 2017 6:06 AM

The impasse, which has crippled the transport system in the national Capital, seemed to show no sign of abating. (Representational Image)

Strike by Ola, Uber drivers enters Day 7; govt talks fail

Commuters faced a harrowing time as they had to pay hefty fares to reach their destinations.

17 Feb 2017 3:13 AM

Over two lakh cars have gone off the roads since the strike was announced. (Representational Image)

Ola, Uber seek protection from striking drivers, move court

Meanwhile, commuters continued to face difficulties in hiring cabs in Delhi-NCR as the strike entred its sixth day today.

16 Feb 2017 5:45 AM

File image of a Victoria horse carriage at Churchgate.

Victoria horsemen told to try hand at Ola, Uber

According to a Bombay high court order, these Victorias were to disappear from the city’s streets from June this year.

21 Dec 2016 3:10 AM

The police initiated a case on gangrape and abduction charges. (Photo: Representational Image)

Kolkata: Girl gangraped, Facebook friend among 2 nabbed

The survivor is a Class X student whose father is an employee of the Central government.

19 Dec 2016 4:37 AM

The entire drive is to serve not only Yes Bank customers but the general public, he said, adding the bank is servicing its own customers well through ATMs and branch network.

Soon, Ola cabs will drive to your doorstep with cash

Both Yes Bank and Ola cabs are working on that solution and it requires system and technology integration.

06 Dec 2016 1:32 PM

Ola, backed by Japan's SoftBank Group and China's Didi Chuxing among others, is valued at more than $5 billion after raising $1.3 billion in funding. (Photo: Representational Image)

Ola introduces Ola play to retain market share

The company has introduced new feature to woo customers travelling in mid sized sedans.

22 Nov 2016 2:21 PM

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