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Ride hailing app services partially impacted as drivers go on strike

Ride-hailing apps such as Ola, Uber and Rapido were sporadically impacted on Saturday as drivers went on a partial strike across several cities in the country. Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) had called for a "breakdown" on February 7 to protest against existing rules and practices of app-based transportation platforms. It has demanded that the Centre and state governments should notify minimum base fare app-based transport services and bar the use of non-commercial vehicles for commercial passenger and goods transport. "We received one of the biggest responses to our call for breakdown today. We had planned to sit with heads and our leaders of 20 states to protest against the practices of app-based transport services firms and unexpectedly driver partners also turned up at Jantar Mantar," TGPWU founder state President Shaik Salauddin told PTI. He said the call was for a breakdown, which was meant to partially not accept bookings when there is peak demand. "We can

Bharat Taxi drives into competition lane with cooperative model

The government-backed cooperative ride-hailing service Bharat Taxi has launched in NCR and Gujarat, onboarding 2.5 lakh drivers with a zero-commission, no-surge model

EV maker Ola Electric to cut about 5% of workforce in restructuring

The Bhavish Aggarwal-led EV maker is pursuing a turnaround strategy focused on improving service delivery and increasing automation across front-end operations

Bike taxis set to make a comeback in Karnataka as High Court lifts ban

The Karnataka High Court lifted the state's ban on bike taxis, calling a blanket prohibition an unreasonable restraint on trade and paving the way for Uber, Rapido and Ola to resume operations

Karnataka HC lifts ban on bike taxis, directs state govt to issue permits

Bike taxi services can resume in Karnataka after the High Court set aside the state ban; the court said riders and aggregators must apply for licences and the government must issue permits as per law

Ola Electric announces expansion of 4680 Bharat Cell platform

Ola Electric on Wednesday announced the expansion of its 4680 Bharat Cell platform. As part of the initiative, businesses and startups can now directly purchase the 4680 Bharat Cells, or the 1.5kWh 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack for application across automotive, humanoids, drones, and portable medical equipment. With this announcement, the company will enable startups and businesses to innovate and scale rapidly with new energy storage solutions designed, engineered, and manufactured in India, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement. The company also announced that its residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solution, Ola Shakti is now available for purchase with deliveries for 6kW/9.1kWh starting end of January 2026, and 3kW/5.2kWh starting mid-February 2026. Furthermore, the company said it has also begun deliveries of its flagship motorcycle, Roadster X+ 9.1kWh powered by the 4680 Bharat Cell, offering a range of up to 500 km on single charge. In addition to this,

Ola Electric's market share rises in December after service overhaul

Electric-scooter maker lifts monthly share to 9.3% as Hyperservice rollout helps it return to the top three players in several states

Bharat Taxi to roll out in Jan: Here's how it is different from Ola, Uber

Operated by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited, Bharat Taxi is being promoted as the home-grown, driver-owned mobility service

Bhavish Aggarwal monetises Ola Electric stake, releases ₹260 crore pledges

Ola Electric's founder Bhavish Aggarwal has undertaken a limited monetisation of his personal shareholding to fully release all promoter-level share pledges totalling Rs 260 crore, according to company sources. The pledge release transaction involved a combination of monetising a small part of the promoter holding as well as other personal incomes. It will completely release 3.93 per cent of previously pledged shares, making the founder-promoter debt-free. Sources said the promoter-group holding will be over 34 per cent after the limited stake monetisation, among the largest in the listed new-age listed cohorts. Ola Electric is not expected to see further promoter pledges as the current one was done to seed fund AI startup Krutrim, which has re-emerged as a cloud infra player with positive cash flows. The monetisation does not result in any dilution of promoter control and reflects the founder's long-term commitment to Ola Electric's strategy of building a vertically integrated, ..

Ola Electric begins mass rollout of scooters powered by 4680 Bharat Cells

Ola Electric on Sunday said it has commenced mass deliveries of its 4680 Bharat Cell power vehicles. The S1 Pro+ (5.2kWh) is the first product to be powered by the company's indigenously manufactured 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack that delivers more range, better performance and enhanced safety. "Deliveries are now in full swing, and customers are proudly riding India's first scooters powered by our own 4680 Bharat Cell. This is a big moment, not just for Ola, but for India's journey towards becoming a global EV hub," said a company spokesperson in a statement. With its own battery packs in the vehicles, Ola Electric is now India's first company to fully own the battery pack and cell manufacturing process in-house. S1 Pro+ (5.2kWh) is powered by a 13 kW motor offering a brisk acceleration of 0-40 kmph in just 2.1 seconds. The model comes with a range of 320 km and gets four riding modes - Hyper, Sports, Normal and Eco. It also offers enhanced safety with category-first dual ABS, a

EV slowdown: Hero surges past Ola as November sales slip 21%

November brought a sharp correction in India’s electric two-wheeler market after a blockbuster festive October. Registrations dipped, rankings shifted

Ola Electric launches pan-India in-app service feature under 'Hyperservice'

Ola Electric on Monday announced the nationwide rollout of its in-app service appointment feature under its Hyperservice initiative, enabling customers to seamlessly schedule service for their vehicles. The new feature strengthens the company's commitment to delivering a transparent, convenient, and customer-first service experience. Designed to offer greater ease and accessibility, the in-app booking system allows users to choose preferred service slots, track service status, and manage all service-related needs directly within the Ola Electric app, the company said in a statement. By bringing the entire service journey onto a unified platform, customers can eliminate the hassles of traditional service booking methods, it added. The feature also assures customers of genuine, high-quality parts and standardised service processes. "Our vision under the Hyperservice initiative is to offer world-class experiences that are rooted in trust, convenience, and transparency. With the launc

E2W sales stumble in November; Hero knocks Ola Electric out of top 4

Once the market leader, Ola Electric saw registrations fall below the 10,000-a-month mark, down to 8,254 units, almost half of what it posted in October, according to Vahan data

Ola Electric rebuts South Korea's LG Energy Solution tech leak claims

Ola Electric has rejected reports linking it to a South Korean probe into alleged battery technology leaks from LG Energy Solution, saying it is focused on its own 4680 Bharat Cell, now in commercial

Ola Electric's auto segment posts first-ever operating profit in Q2 FY26

Gross margins in the auto business expanded 510 basis points sequentially to 30.7 per cent, outperforming most internal combustion engine (ICE) two-wheeler manufacturers

Ola Electric announces entry into ₹1 trillion BESS market with Ola Shakti

With India's BESS market projected to grow to over ₹3 trillion by 2030, Ola Electric expects its annual BESS consumption to scale up to 5 GWh in the next few years

Uber switches to subscription-based model to retain drivers, navigate GST

The move aligns Uber with rivals Ola and Rapido amid GST ambiguity and driver pushback against commissions, marking a major shift in India's ride-hailing model

Ola becomes 1st Indian automaker to get govt nod for in-house ferrite motor

Ola Electric on Monday said it has become the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor. This marks a breakthrough milestone that eliminates reliance on imported rare-earth motors with permanent magnets, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement. The certification has been granted by Global Automotive Research Centre, Tamil Nadu, after Ola Electric's ferrite motor underwent rigorous performance verification and mandatory motor power tests as per AIS 041, that is notified by the Ministry of Road Transport, Government of India, it added. AIS 041 is an Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) issued by the Automotive Research Association of India under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The tests showed that the company's in-house developed ferrite motor's performance matched that of the motors with rare-earth permanent magnet motors in terms of net power for 7kW and 11 kW variants, it said. T

Ola Electric aims to halve delivery timelines ahead of festive season

Ola Electric is gearing up for the festive season with an aggressive production and inventory push, aiming to slash vehicle delivery timelines by more than half, from the current handover period of 12-14 days, sources said. Reducing delivery timelines and improved handover experience have been identified as a key priority for the company this season. The company is working to ensure customers do not face the long waiting periods seen in earlier cycles. "The festive season is critical, and delivery speed will be the differentiator," a source said. Over the past few quarters, Ola has steadily shifted from a discount-driven industry playbook to a model anchored in profitability and sustainable growth. While rivals are expected to continue offering deep festive discounts of 10-12 per cent, often at the cost of burning cash, the company has stayed consistent with its focus on improving EBITDA margins. Ola Electric has sold over one million vehicles, nearly double of its closest rival

Ola, Uber asked to follow base fare of black-&-yellow taxis in Mumbai

The transport authority of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has directed app-based taxi and auto rickshaw aggregators to follow the base fare of black-and-yellow taxis until the government decides on separate rates for them. The three aggregator firms -- Uber, Ola and Rapido -- were supposed to incorporate the existing fare structure of black-and-yellow taxis in their mobile applications before 5 pm on September 18. In a letter dated September 16, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) said the existing fare of black-and- yellow taxis is Rs 20.66 per km for non-AC vehicles and Rs 22.72 per km for AC vehicles. The three firms should implement it as base fare until the new rates for app-based taxis and auto rickshaws are finalised, it said. Bharat Kalaskar, secretary of MMRTA, told PTI that the base fare can be discounted by 25 percent when the demand is low, while a 1.5 times surge is allowed during a high-demand period. "We had convened a meeting of them ...