Ola launches electric ride-hailing category in London

Mobility firm Ola on Thursday said it is launching a new electric vehicle (EV) category on its ride hailing platform, which will allow riders to specifically book rides in a fully electric vehicle.

The category, called Ola EV, is a global first for Ola and will be available across London from Thursday and over time will roll out to other cities around the world where Ola is operational. The Ola EV category will cost riders the same as a comfort category on the Ola app. Ola EV has 700 drivers across London and this is expected to grow quickly over the coming months.