Ola Is Now Operational In Over 160 Cities

Ola has announced to resume the services in more cities across India, including the states of Karnataka, Telangana, Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu (except Chennai), Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Assam, based on the guidelines issued by the state governments as part of the fourth phase of coronavirus lockdown. With the latest round of service resumption, Ola services will now be available in over 160 cities.

The company also said it has mandated driver-partners and customers to follow five-precautionary steps each, encouraging them to practice social distancing, sanitization measures, and personal hygiene etiquette at all times.

It also added that there will be only two passengers in the car for social distancing who will sit by the windows on the rear of the car. To Avoid any physical contact, it requested passengers to prefer cashless payments.

“In all of the 160+ cities where Ola is now operational, enhanced safety protocols are applicable across every single trip. This includes compulsory mask usage for driver-partners and passengers, complete sanitization of cars post-trips, adhering to social distancing norms by limiting to two passengers per ride amongst other key steps through our '10 Steps to a Safer Ride' initiative.' We urge all users to strictly adhere to local guidelines to undertake only essential trips with all safety precautions.” Ola said in a statement.