Ola welcomes Delhi's app-based Premium Bus Initiative

"Ola welcomes the efforts of the Delhi government for app-based Premium Bus Services. We are confident that this will go a long way in solving for key issues like congestion, pollution and parking that we are faced with today," said a statement from the app-based cab service provider. 

It said it looked forward to working with the government in extending a world class daily commute solution from Ola Shuttle to citizens across the state. 

The Delhi government on May 20, notified the scheme of launching the app-based premium bus services, in a bid to encourage private car owners to switch to public transport and complement the odd-even traffic scheme.

The service will be launched in mid-June. The premium buses will be fully air-conditioned with no passengers allowed to stand. However, the ticket rates would be higher than those in existing bus services in the city.