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Ola Cabs Unicorn

ANI Technologies Limited ● Bengaluru, Karnataka ● Founded 2010 ● olacabs.com ↗

Bhavish Aggarwal · Co-founder & CEO Ankit Bhati · Co-founder (stepped down from operational CTO role in 2020, retains stake)

$1.14 BnTotal funding (tracked)

8Funding rounds

22 Feb 2022Last round

Ola Cabs: Business Model Canvas

The nine-block Business Model Canvas, filled in only where a public source states it — empty blocks mean we haven't found a citable fact yet, not that the answer is zero.

Value Propositions

Convenient, app-based multi-modal mobility

Single app spanning bikes, auto-rickshaws, metered taxis and cab tiers (Micro, Mini, Prime, Lux) for on-demand booking.

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Building mobility for a billion people

Stated company mission emphasizing broad-based access to mobility across India.

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Ola Select subscription perks

Paid membership offering no peak/surge pricing, priority bookings and free wifi.

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Customer Segments

Urban ride-hailing commuters

Consumers in 250+ Indian cities booking bikes, auto-rickshaws, metered taxis and cabs through the Ola app.

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Corporate clients (Ola Corporate)

Businesses booking employee transportation via a dedicated corporate mobility product.

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Driver-partners

Over 1.5 million driver-partners who supply/monetize vehicle capacity on the platform.

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Customer Relationships

Real-time tracking and in-app communication

Live trip tracking and in-app driver communication for service assurance.

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Subscription membership (Ola Select)

Recurring-relationship model layered on top of transactional rides.

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Channels

Mobile apps

Separate rider-facing and driver-partner apps for booking, tracking and payments.

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Social media campaigns

Branded campaigns such as #ChaloNiklo and #HeroesofOla used for acquisition and brand-building.

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Key Activities

Platform development and maintenance

Ongoing app/platform engineering for riders and driver-partners.

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Driver recruitment and fleet management

Onboarding, incentive management and vehicle leasing operations via Ola Fleet Technologies.

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Key Resources

Driver-partner network

Stated network of over 1.5 million driver-partners across 250+ cities.

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Technology / mapping platform

Proprietary app and location technology, including geospatial capability from the GeoSpoc acquisition.

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Key Partnerships

State Bank of India (SBI)

Co-branded Ola Money credit card partnership.

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia

Strategic partnership including a combined $300 Mn investment (announced Mar 19, 2019) covering EV production for the Indian market, charging infrastructure and fleet/mobility solutions.

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Revenue Streams

Ola Select subscription fees

Recurring membership revenue for perk-bundled subscription tier.

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In-cab advertising

Fixed commissions from brand promotions placed inside cabs.

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Vehicle/cab leasing (Ola Fleet Technologies)

Fixed fees plus trip-based commissions from drivers leasing vehicles without owning one.

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Financial services (Ola Money / Ola Pay / Ola Credit)

Wallet, UPI payments and credit products layered on the core mobility base.

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Cost Structure

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FAQs on Ola Cabs

What is Ola Cabs's business model?

Ola Cabs's core value proposition centers on Convenient, app-based multi-modal mobility, Building mobility for a billion people, Ola Select subscription perks.

How does Ola Cabs make money?

Ola Cabs's cited revenue streams include Ola Select subscription fees, In-cab advertising, Vehicle/cab leasing (Ola Fleet Technologies), Financial services (Ola Money / Ola Pay / Ola Credit).

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