Ola 'Share' ride sharing service launched in Bengaluru, uberPOOL service goes live

Ola announced the launch of its ride sharing service dubbed Ola Share. The service is currently available in beta for select users in Bengaluru at an introductory fare of Rs. 50. Ola Share uses advanced algorithms to match users who plan to travel on the same route in real-time

Ola Share offers you an option to choose your fellow passenger, who plan to travel on the same route, with the help of the 'Social Groups' feature. When a user selects a drop location, Ola will match users from common groups who are also looking for a can on the same route after which the driver gets an alert with navigation to their pickup location on his device. A maximum of three people can share a cab together via the service.

You can also create your own social groups inside the app by providing email contacts or friends, family and colleagues. A user can join multiple groups or choose a to share a ride with anyone. The service will be rolled out across five cities over the next three months.

The 'Share' service is Ola's answer to Uber's uberPOOL that went live in Bengaluru earlier today. The service also lets users share the ride and cost with another person who is traveling to the same route. 

The uberPOOL service is available only between 7am to 9pm, 7 days a week. You can pay using PayTM, Airtel Money, Credit or Debit Card. Cash payment option will come soon. Each request can have a maximum of 2 riders per pick up. You will be matched with another requester, for up to 4 riders in total.