Launched ahead of the state’s odd-even experiment starting Jan 1, 2016, Ola Share will allow citizens who travel on the same routes to share their rides with users from social groups they are part of, starting today. 

This makes for economical fares and reduced congestion, since a ride can now be shared by up to three people at any point in time, the company said in a statement. 

"Customers in Delhi-NCR stand to benefit from a flat 50% discount on Ola Share fares over the coming month, as the state buckles up for a first of its kind experiment to curb road congestion and pollution. Ola Share was first launched in October in the city of Bangalore and has seen tremendous acceptance from customers and driver partners in the city," read the statement.
 
With Ola Share, customers can travel with members of social groups they are part of, without having to share their ride with strangers. 

Ola has introduced the concept of social groups on its app through which colleagues from a workplace or friends from a college can come together to share rides amongst themselves. 

A user can join multiple groups or simply choose to share a ride with anyone. Users can also request creation of groups with due email verification. 

As soon as a user requests a Share ride on the Ola app, they will be matched with other users from their groups along their way. Only CNG vehicles will be utilized for Ola Share bookings within Delhi, in line with Ola’s continued commitment to CNG adoption.
 
Ishan Gupta, Head - Ola Share said, “We are excited to bring Ola Share to Delhi NCR at a time when the citizens and the government are taking a massive step to reduce on-road congestion. Ola Share will help citizens travel in the comfort of social groups they are part of, with convenient access from the Ola app. Ola is committed to building mobility for a billion Indians and with the launch of Ola Share in the national capital, we are taking a major step in that direction.”