Ola forays into grocery delivery

Ride-hailing platform Ola has started piloting a quick delivery service for items such as grocery, personal care and pet care products in Bangalore, making a foray into the quick commerce sector, according to sources.

The sources said Ola is starting a pilot of its “Ola Store” in Bangalore starting off with a few key localities and then to expand across major cities in India in the coming months.

The service is aiming for a sub-15 minute delivery timeline, they added.

When contacted, Ola declined to comment.

The sources said the service is available within the Ola app and is rolling out to select consumers in Bangalore.