Ola sets up safety council to reduce fatalities caused by road accident

The council will adopt the working principles of the UN's plan to reduce the number of road accident fatalities

Indian ride-hailing provider Ola has setup up a council of experts who will work with the government and other institutions to come up with solutions to reduce the number of fatalities caused by road accidents.

The initiative, named Safety Council, will work towards improving collaboration between individuals and organisations in sectors such as urban transport, climate change, women’s safety, security management, traffic management, and emergency management services.

“Ola is proud to partner with eminent experts who have done exceptional work in public safety. Given the rich experience of safety experts backed by Ola’s tech prowess and country-wide reach, the industry