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EV start-up Ola Electric has announced the opening of its 500th Experience Centre (EC) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of its strategy to expand its direct-to-consumer (D2C) presence in the country.

The Hindu

Ola Electric Sells 30,000 New Scooters Across India In April 2023

Indian electric scooter startup Ola Electric announced impressive sales of 30,000 scooters throughout the country in April 2023, topping the sales charts.

RideApart

Ethiopia to begin negotiations with OLA rebel group

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the rebel Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) will begin peace negotiations in Tanzania on Tuesday, the two sides said.

Reuters

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Ola S1 Scooter Is Best-Selling Electric Scooter In India For February 2023

Ola Electric is off to a roaring start in 2023, after selling a total of 17,667 S1 scooters in February alone.

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Tesla Germany, Genesis USA, Hyundai Pricing, And Ola: Top EV News Feb 23

We've got news about Tesla Superchargers in Germany, plans for the world's largest EV hub, Genesis' US EV production, and the Hyundai Ioniq 6.

InsideEVs

Ride-share companies are losing billions, so why their interest in unprofitable public transport?

Why do Uber, Lyft, Didi, OLA and other ride-sharing companies want to partner with public transport agencies? For Uber and Lyft, the reason is simple: their business plans were based on eventually using driverless vehicles to eliminate their main cost, the labour cost of the driver. But human drivers won’t…

The Conversation

Ethiopia commission accuses Oromiya rebels of killing 50 people

(This Feb. 15 story has been corrected to say the commission report indicated members of the Amhara ethnic group were targeted in the attack)

Reuters

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Autorickshaws multiply, so do Chennai commuters’ woes

When the pandemic hit, many auto drivers in the city turned jobless. Some shifted course and adopted other semi-skilled jobs such as construction or painting.

The Times of India

Ola Electric To Open 100 More Experience Centers In January, 2023

Ola Electric founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has announced the inauguration of 100 more Experience Centers by January 26, 2023.

RideApart

Ola Electric Rolls Out Massive Updates To Its S1 Scooter

Ola Electric presents a range of updates to the S1 electric scooter via the new MoveOS3 update. New colors have also made their way to the stable.

RideApart

As Tigray calms, Ethiopia sees growing conflict in Oromia

As one deadly conflict in Ethiopia begins to calm, another is growing, challenging a government that’s eager to persuade the international community to lift sanctions and revive what was once one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies

The Independent UK

Uber drivers with high cancellation rates threatened with deactivation, loss of incentives

Uber is threatening to boot drivers with high cancellation rates, with some topping 65 per cent, and from Monday those who knock-back more than a quarter of trips will no longer be eligible for incentives.

ABC News

Kochi’s Swiggy strike: Another chapter in the continuing struggle of gig workers

It’s been 11 days since 5,000 Swiggy employees went on strike in Kerala’s Kochi demanding higher remuneration and labour benefits. Even as negotiations orchestrated by the district labour officials broke down, the online delivery platform insisted that it gives its workers “consistent and reliable income opportunities”.

Newslaundry

Ola Electric To Showcase Latest Tech At EICMA 2022

Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric has announced its participation in EICMA 2022.

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Ola Electric To Expand To Electric Motorcycles By 2023

Ola Electric is slated to release a new electric motorcycle by 2023 to add to its range of S1 electric scooters.

RideApart

New Ola S1 Air Makes Going Electric Even Cheaper

Ola Electric has released the S1 Air, the most affordable electric scooter in its model range. The S1 Air still manages to boast impressive tech.

Reuters

Ethiopian government accused of deadly air strikes on Oromiya region

Two organisations from Ethiopia's Oromiya region have accused the army of conducting air strikes there in recent days which they said had killed hundreds of civilians, just as peace talks on the separate Tigray conflict were about to start.

The Hindu

Taxi aggregators in Bengaluru continue auto services overlooking Transport Department order

Taxi aggregators were asked to stop services with effect from Wednesday. They are planning to approach court seeking stay on department action, say officials

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No mobile app-based auto services till aggregators receive licences, says Transport Commissioner

They will have to stop plying from today, says official

RideApart

Is Ola Going To Launch An Even Cheaper S1 Electric Scooter?

Ola Electric is expected to debut an entry-level offering in the e-scooter space that rivals the Honda Activa in terms of price.

The Hindu

Ola, Uber autos to be seized

Bengaluru

The Hindu

Karnataka Transport Department issues notices to Ola, Uber, and Rapido for charging exorbitant fares for auto rides

Bengaluru

The Hindu

Ola S1 Pro price slashed

To improve sales, Ola Electric is now offering a discount of ₹10,000 on its S1 Pro electric scooter

The Hindu

Ola Electric to open 200 experience centres

Ola Electric will open over 200 experience centres across India by March 2023. After committing stro

The Hindu

Excess fare: Transport Department officials file 292 cases against Ola, Uber in Bengaluru

This follows complaints from commuters

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