Ola, an app-based taxi aggregator, on Thursday, announced that they are set to launch self-driven car rental services in Bengaluru, The Times of India reported.
The self-driven car service is known as 'Ola Drive' and is currently under a pilot project. It will initially be extended to all customers in Bangalore and then in the entire nation.
Ola Drive will be available to customers for short-term rentals, long-term subscription and corporate leasing.
The Bengaluru based company will invest $ 500 million on the project in a span of two years as reported. It will deploy 10,000 cars including hatchbacks, sedans and SUVs and will offer a lease for both intra-city and inter-city purposes.
“Launching a self-drive service is a natural extension for Ola," the report quoted an Ola spokesperson.
Self-driven automobile segment is currently blooming in Bangalore with many startups like Drivezy, Zoomcar and Myles.
Published 12 September 2019, 05:47 IST