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Ola, one of the world’s largest ride-hailing platforms, announced that it has begun registering licensed drivers in London as it prepares to launch operations in the city.
With this, over 50,000 licenced drivers will now be assured that they can continue to provide mobility services in London.
The ride-hailing firm launched in the UK with operations starting in Cardiff in August 2018 and has been steadily expanding across the country now serving millions of users across Birmingham, Liverpool, Exeter, Reading, Bristol, Bath, Coventry, and Warwick.
Ola leads the rideshare industry with best in class safety features including a 24/7 helplines for customers and drivers to contact Ola's support team. An in-app emergency button allows users to alert Ola's Safety Response Team in the event of any problems with a ride. This feature can also be used to contact emergency services or to instantly share ride information, including real-time car tracking with friends and family.
Ola's platform also features industry-first driver facial recognition technology for continuous authentication. Driver image is verified against driving licence photographs to eliminate misrepresentation and re-entry of blocked drivers. Robust technology systems ensures that only licensed drivers compliant with TfL requirements can operate on the platform. The platform also stores digital copies of various documents including vehicle insurance certificate, MOT certificate, and driver's licence, to ensure that they are always up to date.
Simon Smith, Head of International, Ola said “Today, we are inviting the tens of thousands of PHV drivers across London to register themselves on the Ola platform, as we prepare to launch in the city in the coming weeks. We have built a robust mobility platform for London which is fully compliant with TfL's high standards. We have had constructive conversations with the authorities, drivers, and local communities in London over the past months, and look forward to contributing towards solving mobility issues in innovative and meaningful ways.”
Ola is recognised for its collaborative approach, working with national governments and local authorities, to help solve transport issues. Ola's service is available in 250+ cities around the world, in India, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In Australia and New Zealand, Ola has passed all regulatory audits so far, adhering to safety standards that are similar to those of TfL.
The ride-hailing firm launched in the UK with operations starting in Cardiff in August 2018 and has been steadily expanding across the country now serving millions of users across Birmingham, Liverpool, Exeter, Reading, Bristol, Bath, Coventry, and Warwick.
Ola leads the rideshare industry with best in class safety features including a 24/7 helplines for customers and drivers to contact Ola's support team. An in-app emergency button allows users to alert Ola's Safety Response Team in the event of any problems with a ride. This feature can also be used to contact emergency services or to instantly share ride information, including real-time car tracking with friends and family.
Ola's platform also features industry-first driver facial recognition technology for continuous authentication. Driver image is verified against driving licence photographs to eliminate misrepresentation and re-entry of blocked drivers. Robust technology systems ensures that only licensed drivers compliant with TfL requirements can operate on the platform. The platform also stores digital copies of various documents including vehicle insurance certificate, MOT certificate, and driver's licence, to ensure that they are always up to date.
Simon Smith, Head of International, Ola said “Today, we are inviting the tens of thousands of PHV drivers across London to register themselves on the Ola platform, as we prepare to launch in the city in the coming weeks. We have built a robust mobility platform for London which is fully compliant with TfL's high standards. We have had constructive conversations with the authorities, drivers, and local communities in London over the past months, and look forward to contributing towards solving mobility issues in innovative and meaningful ways.”
Ola is recognised for its collaborative approach, working with national governments and local authorities, to help solve transport issues. Ola's service is available in 250+ cities around the world, in India, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In Australia and New Zealand, Ola has passed all regulatory audits so far, adhering to safety standards that are similar to those of TfL.
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