Ola goes international, announces entry into Australia

Popular ride-sharing companies, Ola, has spread its wings - and announced its plans to enter Australia, providing both driver-partners and passengers a better way to move.  

"We are very excited about launching Ola in Australia and see immense potential for the ride-sharing ecosystem which embraces new technology and innovation," said Bhavish Aggarwal, Co-Founder & CEO, Ola.  

With a strong focus on driver-partners and the community at large, we aim to create a high-quality and affordable travel experience for citizens and look forward to contributing to a healthy mobility ecosystem in Australia," he added.    

Founded in 2011, Ola enables smart transportation options to over 125 million users in India, through its network of over 1 million driver-partners that it hosts across 110+ cities.

On an aggregate basis, Ola serves as many as a billion rides annually, through its platform.

Starting Tuesday, Ola is inviting private hire vehicle owners in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.