

Taxi-service app Ola has announced a special fare for commuters using the service from metro stations in Delhi-NCR. Users will be able to hail a cab in the 'Ola Share' category at a flat rate of Rs. 50 from more than 150 metro stations.
"Customers, who currently have to find a bus or auto after getting off the metro, will now have a completely seamless alternative at their fingertips," the company said in a press release.
The offer will be valid from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m and 10:00 p.m and will be valid up to 7 km after which normal Share rates will apply.
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Deep Singh, Business Head - North, Ola, said, "Considering the current state of air pollution and traffic congestion in Delhi, using a shared cab could put more people in fewer cars, reducing the burden on the environment and on our roads. This is why we have targeted the Delhi Metro where every day we have thousands of people travelling to similar locations in separate autos and other modes of transport.
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"Introducing flat rates will effectively encourage them to share rides at affordable, convenient prices and help us create a greener future. Through these special fares, we are also aiming to solve the issues last mile connectivity, which is often a pain point for a lot of daily commuters especially during extreme weather conditions and peak traffic timings," he added.
Ola also recently introduced a range of shared mobility services on its platform like Ola Shuttle and Ola Share for commute and ride-sharing respectively. The app is available on Windows, Android and iOS platforms.