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The strike has been called by the Maharashtra Navnirman Vahtuk Sena which has claimed that several drivers are not being able to cover costs due to falling business. (Photo: representational | File)

Ola, Uber drivers to go on indefinite strike from today over low payments

Union leaders said that drivers in other cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune among others would be participating in the strike.

19 Mar 2018 10:39 AM

Mr Raote said that private cab companies could be given city taxi status.

Mandatory for pvt cabs to run on CNG:Diwakar Raote

NCP MLC Anand Thakur had raised the question of pollution in the state due to vehicles.

17 Mar 2018 6:27 AM

While Ola declined to comment, an Uber spokesperson termed the strike call as a speculative. (Photo: File)

Uber, Ola drivers threaten to go on indefinite strike from March 18

The strike is expected to be observed in key cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune among other cities.

16 Mar 2018 6:02 PM

Uber, Ola drivers threaten indefinite strike from Sunday

Other unions of Ola and Uber are also in support of the strike.

16 Mar 2018 3:31 PM

Ola is now officially operating in Sydney and has hired a local team to build partnerships and support driver-partners.

Ola expands in Australia, begins service in Sydney

Last month, the company had kick-started its services in Australia with Perth.

12 Mar 2018 10:53 AM

India has only about 222 charging stations with 353 charging points, according to a January report by global consultancy EY.

Ola's sputtering India electric vehicle trial a red flag for Modi plan

Ola has since added 10 additional charging points but is still short of its target.

09 Mar 2018 10:14 AM

Indian Railways ties up with Ola at five city stations

Now the passengers will get access to Ola’s hatchbacks and sedans that come with drivers who are rated for their service by past customers.

28 Feb 2018 3:18 AM

The 15 companies together account for 77 million passenger trips per day.

Uber, Ola and others sign shared mobility pledge

Shared Mobility Principles provide a clear vision for the future of cities and create alignment between the city governments.

03 Feb 2018 11:28 AM

The companies are already locked in an intense battle for leadership in the Indian market.

Ola to expand to Australian market

Ola has over 125 million users and more than one million driver-partners across 110 cities on its platform in India.

30 Jan 2018 9:42 AM

Digital credit will be available on the basis of a real-time credit assessment algorithm created by the bank.

Ola, ICICI Bank to now offer innovative solutions to customers

The facility will help Ola customers to get small ticket digital credit instantaneously from ICICI Bank.

09 Jan 2018 4:02 PM

The accused have been identified as Suresh Pandurang Gosavi (32), formerly employed with app-based cab service Ola, and Umesh Jaswant Zala (31), police said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Ola cab driver, friend held for raping woman

The duo allegedly raped the woman while she was travelling from Kashimira to Thane near Mumbai on the night of December 19, police said.

24 Dec 2017 11:36 AM

Ola claims to have about 9 lakh driver partners on its platform.

Ola brings insurance program for driver partners

Insurance programme will cover outstanding vehicle loan obligation of driver partners, irrespective of loan amount.

15 Dec 2017 5:05 PM

The driver, Rajashekar Reddy kept molesting her and held her captive until he was forced to unlock the car when she began screaming and banging the windows. (Photo: Representational | File)

B’luru: Ola driver harasses woman, child locks cab; suspended

The incident took place around 10.30 pm on Sunday, in a deserted spot on the Ring Road in south east Bengaluru.

06 Dec 2017 6:44 PM

As per the petitioners, the new rules are arbitary.

Fare limits for Ola, Uber up for talks in Nagpur session

They have challenged the Maharashtra City Taxi Rules, introduced this year.

22 Nov 2017 1:56 AM

Offerings will also be taken by both the companies to car manufacturers globally for integration with vehicle systems.

Ola teams up with Microsoft for connected vehicle platform

Partnership will allow smarter navigation and predict breakdowns, in process enhancing safety and security.

07 Nov 2017 12:47 PM

Currently, the minimum surge is two times the normal.

Panel suggests surge price cap

However, Ola, Uber fare may remain same with recommendation to double base price.

25 Oct 2017 1:20 AM

Frame rules for Uber, Ola to enhance women security: SC

Senior advocate Indira Jaising pointed out that Uber was banned in London after it refused to subject to court jurisdiction.

13 Oct 2017 8:12 AM

Ola said it will make strategic investments in supply, technology and innovations.

Ola raises $1.1 bn, in talks for another $1 bn funding

The funding will help Ola bolster its position against the US-based rival Uber.

11 Oct 2017 11:57 AM

These rides can be availed by a special coupon, named after the baby. (Ola cabs blog | Facebook)

Pune: Woman delivers baby in Ola cab, gets free rides for next 5 years

The incident occurred when the woman went into labour on Monday morning, three weeks before her expected date.

05 Oct 2017 9:42 PM

With Uber and Ola drivers now able to rate their passengers as well, we speak to drivers and passengers who use the cab system about how it would affect them.

Rating’s a two-way street

The drivers can also see when a blacklisted passenger is in the vicinity.

28 Sep 2017 12:45 AM

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