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Uber And Ola Drivers

As Uber, Ola continue tussle with state govts, cabbies try different route

Ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber are challenging order by States to ban autorickshaw rides through companies' apps; in the meanwhile alternative government-backed taxi/auto aggregators are coming up

As Uber, Ola continue tussle with state govts, cabbies try different route
Updated On : 16 Nov 2022 | 4:09 PM IST

Inclusive roads: New batch of women cab drivers starts training in Delhi

In all, 450 applications received so far for driving lessons

Inclusive roads: New batch of women cab drivers starts training in Delhi
Updated On : 29 Aug 2022 | 10:33 PM IST

Ola to lay off 1,400 employees as revenue dips 95% in coronavirus

In an email to employees, Aggarwal made it clear that the prognosis ahead for the business is 'very unclear'

Ola to lay off 1,400 employees as revenue dips 95% in coronavirus
Updated On : 20 May 2020 | 2:00 PM IST

Ola launches rideshare option 'Pro' with super-sanitised in-car experience

The Ola Pro trial, which begins in Sydney, introduces a fleet of specially fitted out vehicles fitted with a transparent plastic barrier separating the driver and rider.

Ola launches rideshare option 'Pro' with super-sanitised in-car experience
Updated On : 30 Apr 2020 | 5:08 PM IST

Paytm Bank partners with Ola, Uber, for FASTags to 100,000 drivers

PPB has set up 12 camps at Uber Green zones across different cities for drivers to purchase and use FASTags

Paytm Bank partners with Ola, Uber, for FASTags to 100,000 drivers
Updated On : 21 Feb 2020 | 6:51 PM IST

Softbank-backed Ola launches London operations, over 25,000 drivers sign-up

Ola will partner with DriveTech to use its driving risk assessment to improve the level of driving skills and knowledge of all drivers on the Ola platform in London

Softbank-backed Ola launches London operations, over 25,000 drivers sign-up
Updated On : 10 Feb 2020 | 9:54 PM IST

Govt may cap Ola, Uber driver charges; industry calls it a bad idea

Though this will increase the earnings of drivers, a fear among industry players is that any meddling with natural market dynamics might cause more harm than good

Govt may cap Ola, Uber driver charges; industry calls it a bad idea
Updated On : 28 Nov 2019 | 4:22 PM IST

Ola, Uber face supply squeeze: 24% drivers leave as incentives drop

Most drivers have either moved on for other offline opportunities or quit the profession altogether

Ola, Uber face supply squeeze: 24% drivers leave as incentives drop
Updated On : 19 Jun 2017 | 6:06 PM IST

Ola, Uber drivers challenge Maha govt's 'arbitrary restrictions' in HC

Petitioner says obtaining permits cost 10 times more than that for drivers of black and yellow taxis

Ola, Uber drivers challenge Maha govt's 'arbitrary restrictions' in HC
Updated On : 06 Jun 2017 | 10:06 PM IST