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Ola brings its autos to Kochi

Customers in Kochi will now be able to book auto-rickshaws straight from the Auto' category on Ola app.

KOCHI: Ola, one of the leading app-based taxi service providers, on Thursday announced the launch of autorickshaws on its platform in Kochi. Together with Kochi, Ola’s auto service is now available in two cities in Kerala and 71 cities across the country. Customers in Kochi will now be able to book auto-rickshaws straight from the ‘Auto’ category on Ola app.

The travel will be at metered fares. They can track their rides on the app and also share their ride details in real-time on a live map with friends and family. Additionally, they will also get a system-generated bill immediately on completion over SMS. Ola Autos are available in Kochi at just Rs 5 per kilometre with a base fare Rs 25 and a ride time charge of Rs 1/minute. Night charges would be 1.25 times the normal fare.

Ola has over 1.2 lakh auto rickshaws registered on its platform across 71 cities and plans to launch in more cities in the coming months. Sundeep Sahni, vice-president, new initiatives at Ola said: “Kochi is one of the most important port cities in the country and we are delighted to bring auto-rickshaws on the Ola app in the city. Apart from convenient ride for customers, it will create a better earning opportunity for Auto drivers on the Ola platform.”

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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