Ride-hailing platform Ola is rolling out its e-bike services in Delhi and Hyderabad, following what the company said was a “massive pilot success” in Bengaluru, where it is based.
“Electrification is the biggest lever to unlock accessibility in the mobile space. With our focus on innovation and accessibility, our e-bike taxi initiative will also serve as a job opportunity multiple for gig economy workers on the Ola platform and pave the way for the future of commerce,” Hemant Bakshi, CEO, Ola. Mobility, said in a company press release.
Ola e-bike services in Bengaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad
(1.) Ola e-bike service will be available at low rates ₹25 for 5 km, ₹50 for 10 km, and ₹75 for 15 km, making it the “most affordable, sustainable and convenient solution for traveling in cities”.
(2.) Across the three cities, 10,000 total electric vehicles will be deployed over the next two months.
(3.) By the end of the year, meanwhile, the services will be launched throughout the country.
(4.) Also, in Bengaluru, where the pilot was held September of last yearthe implementation of these e-bikes will be increased.
(5.) During the pilot, S1 scooters were used. Also, according to Ola, it will now have the largest 2W EV fleet in the country.
