HIGHLIGHTS
- Users of Ola Cabs will soon be able to pay digitally only through the app.
- This feature will first be made available to clients in Bengaluru.
- After its first introduction in December, the service will be extended to additional locations around the country.
Ola Cabs is prepared to launch an in-app payment function that uses the plug-in solution for the Unified Payment Interface (UPI). As a result, Ola users can now pay directly using the Ola app. Customers in Bengaluru will be the first to use the service, after which it will expand to other cities across the nation. Here are a few additional details regarding the functionality.
Paying with UPI directly for Ola rides
- Ola Cab users will soon be able to make digital payments only through the Ola app, according to information published by Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on X (previously Twitter).
- This feature will first be made available to clients in Bengaluru.
- Users of the ride-hailing service Ola Cab in Bengaluru will be able to pay drivers directly using UPI starting at the end of the next week.
- After its initial December launch, the service is expected to spread to other parts of the nation.
- At the moment, Ola accepts payments from customers via cash, credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Ola Money postpaid, and cash.
It is important to note that this new functionality will allow users to link their bank accounts directly, create a UPI ID within the Ola app, and make payments without utilizing a third-party payment software.
According to unrelated reports, Ola has been adding features to its app to provide users with a wider choice of services and conveniences. An important partnership with ONDC was started in September 2023 with the goal of incorporating food delivery services within the Ola app.
Ola plans to use ONDC to use its taxi drivers as last-mile delivery agents for a variety of products, including groceries, clothing, and medications. Additionally, there is discussion of extending the partnership to cover mobility services via ONDC in addition to logistics.
