Ola Electric is selling thousands of Ola scooters to Ola

The ride-hailing company is using the pricey S1 electric two-wheelers as bike taxis in a move that probably benefits its IPO-bound former subsidiary more than itself.

11 January, 20248 min
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Ola Electric is selling thousands of Ola scooters to Ola

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