Ola has been rocked by allegations that one of its senior-most executives has been involved in corrupt practices, estimated to be running into millions of dollars, and has ordered an investigation into it.
Uber has quietly started a pilot in India to offer in-car entertainment similar to Ola Play — the connected car platform that offers personalised content of video and music, and advanced car controls.
Softbank wants its Indian investee company and cab-hailing platform Ola Cabs to pivot into becoming an electric car manufacturer working together with Toyota.
The ban on Ola and Uber’s carpooling services is regressive, says IT minister Priyank Kharge. The state’s policies have to be disruptive and progressive, he says.
This is the story of most cab drivers — tough days in Bengaluru’s insane traffic, racing to meet targets, poor quality of life and uncertainty about income.
