Ola launches bicycle sharing service 'Pedal' for short distance trips

Will use Aadhaar integrated solution for users to unlock bicycle with fingerprint

After cabs, autorickshaws, motorcycles and buses, India’s leading ride-hailing service Ola is introducing bicycles on its platform to help customers complete the final leg of their journey within large college and office campuses.

The company launched Ola Pedal, a bicycle sharing service, on Friday, saying it will soon be introduced across several cities where it runs its cab business. For starters, Ola will focus on making cycles available on college campuses, residential townships and tech parks.

"We are piloting Ola Pedal in various campuses, to begin with. With superior technology and availability to book on the same Ola app, which