Uber, Ola to offer free wi-fi services to passengers

Uber has tied up with Airtel to offer the internet service.

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Good news for people who are regularly booking taxi through online apps! Global ridesharing service, Uber and India's app-based taxi aggregator Ola Cabs are offering free wi-fi facility to its customers.

Also read -- Now, Uber riders can pay through Airtel`s mobile wallet service

Uber has tied up with Airtel to offer the internet service. Airtel has said that Mumbaikars will be the first in India to enjoy free high-speed internet from Uber, powered by Airtel 4G. This service will soon be rolled out for Uber riders pan-India.

Airtel has also entered partnership with Uber, allowing its riders to pay using Airtel`s mobile wallet service `Airtel Money`.

Meanwhile, Ola cabs have a slightly different model. It gives free wi-fi as a reward point to the passengers. The company has announced ‘Ola Select’ programme through which top users of the service will be rewarded free in-car WiFi.

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