Uber’s Indian rival, Ola has launched its services in Melbourne after Perth and Sydney.
“Ola, one of the world’s largest ridesharing platforms, is now available in Melbourne,” the company said in a release.
The company is offering introductory free rides in Melbourne and says it has received a positive response from driver-partners with over 15,000 registrations across Australia.
Chandra Nath, Vice President, Head of International, Ola said, “We’ve been humbled by the response from customers and driver-partners alike in Perth and Sydney, and are incredibly excited about launching Ola in Melbourne.”
Over the coming months, Ola will be working with local stakeholders to continue its rollout in Australia, with future launch cities including Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Canberra, Adelaide, Darwin, and Hobart.
Founded in 2011 by Indian entrepreneurs, Bhavish Aggarwal and Ankit Bhati, Ola is one of the world’s largest ride-sharing companies.
