Ola app News

The initial fare displayed was Rs 730. However, upon reaching his destination in Mathikere, the driver demanded a staggering Rs 5,000.

Cab aggregator Ola on Thursday announced the launch of its "Progressive Web App" (PWA), a lightweight mobile website that offers users, especially in smaller towns and cities, an app-like experience on simple smartphones.

Telecom giant Bharti Airtel has partnered cab aggregator Ola to offer a range of digital services to customers.

Indian ride-services start-up Ola unveiled on Tuesday a new car entertainment platform that allows passengers to listen to the music of their choice, as it seeks to woo riders with gizmos in a bid to out-manoeuvre global giant Uber in a fast-growing market.

In a bid to ensure continuous access to mobility, taxi aggregator Ola on Tuesday announced the launch of Ola Offline in four metro cities. The new feature will enable customers to book a cab even without Internet on their smartphones.

Online cab service provider Uber on Thursday announced new features in its driver`s app which are aimed at predicting, preventing and reducing the number of crashes on the road.

In a revolutionary step, Ola on Tuesday launched its e-rickshaw category on its mobile app. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will book the first e-rickshaw through the Ola App as part of the 'Stand up India' initiative.

The car pooling app will be available free of cost.

Taxi aggregator Ola on Saturday announced the public release of its API, allowing major mobile apps as well as individual developers to integrate the company's offering with their platforms.

Ola, a mobile app for cab booking, will raise USD 210 million (about Rs 1,260 crore) from Japan's SoftBank Group and other existing investors Tiger Global, Matrix Partners India and Steadview Capital.