Coronavirus update: Ola suspends share rides until further notice

GUWAHATI: Ola has suspended share rides across the country as a precautionary measure against coronavirus.

Ola said in a statement, “In our efforts to curb the spread of COVID- 19, we are temporarily suspending the “Ola Share” category until further notice.

The health and safety of our driver-partners and customers are of utmost importance and we have taken several steps in this regard to ensure the highest levels of hygiene are maintained in the vehicles on the platform. The temporary suspension of Ola Share services is an attempt to encourage social distancing for all cases of essential travel for citizens.

We will continue to support all essential travel across India through our other offerings like Micro, Mini, and Prime as well as Rental and Outstation services. Our Partner Care teams and Safety Response teams are available 24×7 for any concerns that may arise for driver-partners and customers respectively. We encourage everyone to proactively report any instance that may be symptomatic for us to help action and guide appropriately.”

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India has reported 4 deaths due to coronavirus. So far 250 people have been infected from the virus.

In order to tackle coronavirus Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that a Janata Curfew would be observed on March 22 from 7AM to 9PM. It means that on Sunday no people in the country would be allowed to leave his home between 7 AM to 9 AM. However, all essential services would be exempted from the Curfew, said the PM. The Prime Minister on Thursday evening addressed the nation on the Covid-19. Appealing the people to remain alert on the prevailing situation he said, “I appeal all my country to remain Sajag and Satarka. It would help check the dreaded virus infection.”

The PM also cautioned that it is not a time to be complacent on the novel coronavirus. He further added that the fight against the pandemic will continue. PM Modi addressed the nation at a time when the number of deaths due to the coronavirus infection has increased to four in the country. As per latest data number of the infected people in India swelled to 169. The PM further said, “ The coronavirus has engulfed the entire human race. Our fight will continue against the dreaded virus.”

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