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BluSmart: Indian EV cab startup’s success story shaken by allegations of family excess

BluSmart was seen as a high-quality, climate-friendly option in India’s rapidly expanding app-based cabs market

The Independent UK

Rapido, Ola, Uber must stop bike taxis within 6 weeks in Karnataka: HC

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the suspension of bike taxi services in the state within six weeks, ruling that such services cannot operate unless the government issues necessary guidelines under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Newslaundry

This Indian Startup Is Betting On Faster Electric Motorcycle Adoption

The EV revolution is picking up speed, and two-wheelers are leading the charge—especially in markets where they’re the go-to mode of transport. Electric motorcycles and scooters promise to be cheaper to run, more eco-friendly, and perfect for cities where traffic jams are a constant occurrence.

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Ola’s Roadster X Electric Motorcycle Is Real, and It’s Ready To Hit India’s Roads

Ola Electric is a name you’ve already probably heard of, even if its operations are confined solely to the Indian market for now. It has managed to capture global attention thanks to its affordable and tech-loaded EV scooters, and now, it’s venturing into the motorcycle world, too.

RideApart

Ola Electric Just Opened 3,200 New Stores, Which Could Be a Good Or Bad Thing

Ola Electric is a company we’ve talked about quite a bit over the years. And despite holding operations solely in India, at least for now, the company has managed to propel itself into the global spotlight simply because of how quickly it has grown.It all started with the S1 electric…

RideApart

Ola’s Swappable Batteries Are the Future of Urban Mobility

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of experiencing what the future of urban mobility could look like while testing Can-Am's new Pulse and Origin. As fun as these bikes were, I'm not sure how I'd get on living with one, considering their conventional charging systems. Like most people who…

RideApart

Ola Electric Now in Sights of Watchdog Agency, After It Received 10,000 Complaints

As RideApart's own Robbie Bacon likes to say, "Scams, they're everywhere."

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‘Buy this if you want to ruin your life’: The hapless Ola e-scooter buyers from Delhi

Last week, Ola shares plunged after an online spat between its CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and comedian Kunal Kamra over customer service issues with the company’s electric scooters.

Newslaundry

Ola Electric Had An Angry Customer Set a Store on Fire, Is Getting Burned on Social

Ola Electric has swiftly rolled out a number of EV scooters in India, but customers have expressed dissatisfaction with service and reliability.

RideApart

Ola Electric Drops Roadster EV Motorcycle, The Price Is Extremely Affordable

Ola Electric has unveiled the Roadster, its first electric motorcycle, and the most performance-focused model in its lineup to date.

RideApart

Delhi-NCR: Auto-taxi drivers on 2-day strike due to low earnings

Auto-taxi drivers are protesting because due to cab services their earnings have reduced significantly. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Ola Electric announces India’s first AI chip — Bodhi 1, Ojas, and Sarv 1 slated for 2026 and Bodhi 2 for 2028

Indian company Ola Electric, known for its electric scooters and motorcycles, is planning to enter the AI processor market by launching three chips designed for LLMs, Edge AI applications, and data centers.

Tom’s Hardware

Ola Electric Might Launch a New EV Motorcycle, Way Sooner Than We Expected

Ola Electric is gearing up to launch its first ever electric motorcycle, expected to coincide with India’s Independence Day on August 15, 2024.

RideApart

One of These New EV Motorcycle Concepts Are Coming Soon, Hopefully

Ola Electric aims to establish itself as a superpower in the EV motorcycle market. With four new concepts, at least one is slated for production in 2025.

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Ola Electric’s Motorcycle Patents Have a Few Company Firsts

These leaked Ola Electric motorcycle patents come just ahead of new product launches for 2024. Here are all the key features.

The Hindu

Cab aggregator told to pay ₹1 lakh compensation to customer

Ola ordered to pay ₹1 lakh compensation to customer for abrupt trip termination.

AAP

Uber ride-share rival Ola hits the brakes in Australia

Ride-share company Ola will end its operations in Australia after six years, warning customers of the closure in an email.

The Hindu

Cabs will not turn on AC during rides: Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union

Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union launches 'No AC Campaign' due to low per-kilometre rates.

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Electric 2w sales grew by a third last fiscal despite policy bumps

While the industry was dealing with policy uncertainties, a rollback in government subsidy pay-out quantum and litigation, there was a churn in the market share pecking order. Read further on Dynamite News:

RideApart

Ola Electric Unleashes S1 X Scooter With Bigger Battery, Extended Range

Ola Electric has announced the new S1 X 4kWh electric scooter in India, promising extended range for city commuters.

The Hindu

Karnataka government announces new uniform fare structure for cabs in Bengaluru

The Karnataka government has introduced a new uniform fare for all cabs in the city, including those operating using aggregator platforms, like Ola and Uber, and traditional city taxis.

The Guardian - UK

‘This is a pandemic’: Ethiopia’s Oromia region gripped by surge in kidnappings

First it was rebel groups using abduction for political aims, but in a broken economy collecting ransoms is seen as easy money and now anyone can be a target

RideApart

Ola Electric Rolls Out New MoveOS 4 Update For S1 Scooters

Ola Electric has rolled out a major update for its S1 scooters under the new MoveOS 4. New connectivity and AI-powered features await users.

International Business Times

Indian Tech Startups Head For The Markets In 2024, After Dodging Funding Winter

India's startup ecosystem is a vibrant and exciting space, bursting with potential and brimming with success stories.

The Hindu

Karnataka likely to launch State-owned ride-hailing app by February 2024

The Karnataka government plans to launch its own ride-hailing app, similar to Ola and Uber, this year. It is likely to be open for public use by February 2024, said Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy

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