Ola launches London operations, over 25,000 drivers sign up

LONDON : Indian ride-hailing company Ola launched its services in London, with over 25,000 drivers registered on its platform. London will be Ola’s 28th city following its expansion across other British cities such as Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool. The platform is fully operational with three categories: Comfort, Comfort XL and Exec ride classes. The Bengaluru-headquartered company said its focus would be on drivers, safety and a collaborative approach with local authorities and regulators. The company will maintain its differentiated focus on drivers, safety and a collaborative approach with local authorities and regulators.

“We are thrilled to now be live in London. This is a major milestone for our business and represents the next step in our ambitions to connect people in cities throughout the country,” said Simon Smith, Head of Ola International.