OdishaLIVE Bureau
We all are social beings and can’t stay in one place for a long time.Life is much more than sitting in one place. Traveling is an extraordinary experience that every person must have for themselves.It opens you to a whole new world out there and reveals your inner strength.
Present technology is vast and there are many inventions taking place each passing day. Online shopping, online food ordering, online medicine delivery and now online transportation network companies have come up and they provide services for rides in towns or outstations travel.A few prominent players in the market are OLA- Give Way Give Life, UBER- #Move Forwardand RAPIDO- India’s Bike Taxi.
OLA: A car for every occasion
Indian ride sharing giant OLA, now spread to many parts of the world. In OLA, city taxis are available 24/7 and one can book and travel instantly. The rides start from as low as Rs 6/km. There are many options in OLA cab app and one can choose a wide range of options through this app. In this category AC cabs are available and these are also pocket friendly and you can even enjoy cashless rides.
Features
AC Cabs, Pocket friendly rates, Cashless Rides, One-Way Trips, Advance Booking, Hourly Packages, Multiple Stops,Free Wi-Fi etc. One can also enjoy cashless rides with the in house e-wallet Ola money.
You can get another option which is known as ‘Outstation’. At affordable one-way and round-trip fares with OLA’s intercity travel services and ride out of town easily. One can book up to 7 days in advance and it is available in 1 hour. OLA covers across India with presence in 90+ cities with over 500 one-way routes.
‘Rentals’ is another feature of OLA cab. Here, you get a cab at your disposal. So, whether it is a daylong business meeting, a shopping trip or a funky day out with friends or family in a new city, you get a cab available in hourly packages.
Fleet
AUTO, get an Auto at your doorstep. SHARE gives eco-friendly that you can share with others depending on your route and location. MICRO is for small fares and short rides
It’s one of the very comfortable rides with AC cars that seat up to 3 people and great value for your money.MINI is an economical option for every day ride. PRIME SEDAN has sedans with free Wi-Fi and top drivers. Sedans have extra space for your next family trip or a weekend getaway. LUX promises Luxury cars like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes powered by auto-connect Wi-Fi with hourly rental packages.
UBER
Another popular online app for transport is USA based UBER. UBER rides are available most times of the day or night round the year. Trip fares start with base amount and increase with distance and time.You can install the app and let the app lead your way. 24/7 customer is available.
FLEET
ECONOMY- Comfortable rides for up to 4 people. Other options include uberX, uberXL, UberSELECT, PREMIUM-Luxury rides help you make an extra comfortable ride on your way, UberBLACK, UberSUV, UberLUX. These rides are accessible for wheelchairs or come equipped with car seats.
Another advantage of Uber is uberPOOL where you can share your ride with others on your route. Uber also offers Uber Eats, Uber for business and Uber health as well so you can enjoy variety of features through Uber.
RAPIDO
Now there is an interesting app for bike lovers. Whether you have a bike or not, it’s not a matterat all when you have RAPIDO app on your smart phone. Easy Booking, Insured Rides, Helmet & Shower caps, Economical rides.
Book a ride with just two simple steps on your phone and save your destination and get ready to ride.Nothing to worry about safety as the company provides insurance on all rides. The company says all their ride captains are verified professionals.They provide shower caps and helmet for all rides ensuring your safety and hygiene. It’s very economical and most affordable and fares are transparent and suit your pocket.
Story: Manisha Nanda; Edit: Sriram Singh Rattan
