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Rida-hailing platform Ola introduces Ola Maps
YourStory
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1y ago
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Indian ride-hailing platform Ola has launched Ola Maps, an alternative to Western mapping services, to cater to the unique needs of Indian geography. Ola Maps uses AI-powered India-specific algorithms, real-time data from millions of vehicles, and leverages Open Street Maps to provide accurate and relevant mapping solutions. The platform combines multiple data sources, advanced AI algorithms, and software development kits. Ola aims to offer a seamless and enhanced customer experience with its contextually relevant mapping service, designed specifically for the Indian market. The move comes after Ola completely exited Google Maps and switched to its own mapping service to save costs.
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A Long Road For Ola Maps: Can Bhavish Aggarwal Dethrone Google Maps, MapmyIndia?
Inc42
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11m ago
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Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal is keen on spinning off Ola Maps as a separate entity, with hopes of creating another unicorn. Ola had announced the launch of Ola Maps for developers, signaling a move away from Google Maps. Sources suggest that Ola is aiming to build a mapping platform that can compete with Google, Apple, and MapmyIndia. However, building a comprehensive mapping platform is a complex task, requiring significant resources and maintenance. Ola Maps aims to become a super app, incorporating various verticals and services.
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Ola Electric introduces Ola Maps with upgraded EV software move OS 4
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Ola Electric has commercially launched its in-house Ola Maps with the rollout of the Move OS 4 software platform for its electric two-wheelers. The upgraded software offers improved navigation with a faster search function and enhanced routing. Users can personalize their navigation experience by designating favorite locations and even locate their scooter through the Ola Electric app. Move OS 4 also introduces over 100 features and improvements, including Cruise Control and Hill Descent Control. Ola Electric recently filed for an IPO to raise over INR 5,500 Cr.
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Ola has exited Google Maps, moved to in-house system: Bhavish Aggarwal
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indian ride-hailing app Ola Cabs has transitioned completely to its self-developed online maps, Ola Maps, according to co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal. The company previously spent INR 100 crore ($13.7 million) per year on map services but has now reduced that cost to zero. This move follows Ola's decision to transfer its IT workload from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure to its subsidiary Krutrim AI. Ola aims to increase its self-reliance and streamline operations through these strategic shifts.
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Ola Maps Announces New Pricing Structure To Woo Developers
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12m ago
Medial
Ola Maps is offering two years of free usage to developers who sign up for more than three years. Additionally, startups and SMBs building apps on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) can avail three years of free subscription on the maps platform. Over 10,000 developers have already joined Ola Maps.
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Bhavish Aggarwal responds to Google, launches free Ola Maps APIs for developers, startups
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12m ago
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Ola's Krutrim AI has introduced a free tier for Ola Maps API, allowing up to five million API calls per month for developers and startups in India. This move is in response to Google's reduced pricing for Google Maps Platform for developers in India. Ola Maps is also offering pricing at 50% of Google's reduced rates for larger volumes of API calls. CEO Bhavish Aggarwal expressed the need for better pricing and support for Indian developers and announced future plans for Ola Maps, including new APIs and features.
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Ola CEO offers free map access, ₹100 Cr credit to exit Google maps
Internet
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1y ago
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Bhavish Aggarwal announced on X that Ola is offering Indian developers one year of free access to Ola Maps via Krutrim. Over ₹100 crore in free credits are available for registered developers. Ola, having saved ₹100 crore by switching from Google Maps to in-house Ola Maps, aims to address India's mapping challenges with AI-driven real-time data from millions of vehicles.
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Ola Maps’ Quality Not Up To The Mark, Google’s Pricing Is Inconsistent: MapmyIndia CEO
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
MapmyIndia's CEO expressed confidence in the company's market position despite Google's recent price cuts for its maps platform and Ola's new pricing structure for Ola Maps. The CEO also stated that the company is on track to generate INR 1,000 Cr revenue by FY27 or FY28.
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MapMyIndia accuses Ola Electric of copying data; sends legal notice
Entrackr
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11m ago
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CE Info Systems, the parent company of MapMyIndia, has sent a legal notice to Ola Electric for allegedly copying the former’s data as the Bhavish Aggarwal-led firm launched its own mapping service in India. In the legal notice, MapMyIndia claimed that Ola Electric breached the license agreement. In 2022, Ola Electric onboarded MapMyIndia to offer navigation services for its S1 Pro electric scooter. As per MapMyIndia, Ola was prohibited from co-mingling the licensed product with another similar competing product and indulging in any reverse engineering or making any attempt to extract/ copy the source code from any API of the licensed product or any related software. Ola Maps cached, saved our data which is a violation of the licensing agreement signed in 2021, asserts MapMyIndia in the notice. The Delhi-based firm also added that it will initiate appropriate legal action, both civil as well as criminal, against Ola Electric. Entrackr has reviewed the notice and reached out to Ola and MapMyIndia for comments. Forbes India reported the development first. Earlier this month, the Bengaluru-based firm launched Ola Maps as an alternative to Google Maps. The firm also shifted its operations to its in-house mapping service by transitioning from Google Maps. As per Aggarwal, this measure is expected to save Rs 100 crore a year his company. In response to Ola Maps’ free offerings, Google also slashed the pricing of Google Maps platform for developers in India by as much as 70%. The tech giant also said that it will give a 90% discount to developers working with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). MapMyIndia was listed on the stock exchange in December 2021. The company reported a 35% surge in its net profit to Rs 38.2 crore in the last quarter of FY24 with an operating revenue of Rs 106 crore. Ola Electric is also set for the stock market debut on August 2.
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Map war intensifies; Google announces new features to woo users in India
YourStory
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11m ago
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Google Maps has introduced new features in India to compete with homegrown rival Ola Maps. These features include information on electric vehicle charging stations, AI-driven routing to reduce narrow road usage, and flyover callouts. Google has also reduced the pricing of its Maps platform for developers by up to 70% in response to Ola's efforts to attract Indian developers. Google emphasized its commitment to the Indian market, stating that India is at the center of its innovation. The company plans to replicate the new features in other markets as well.
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Google Maps can provide real-time alerts about fogs and floods on your route
Livemint
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9m ago
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- Google introduces Gemini Live Conversations model in Hindi and 8 other Indian languages. - Google Maps now provides real-time alerts about low visibility areas and flooded areas. - Google Maps uses AI-powered Gemini AI to help users explore and rate places of interest. - Google Maps allows users to search for specific items and experiences, leveraging Gemini-powered image recognition algorithms. - AI Overviews feature is now available in Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and Marathi languages in addition to English and Hindi.
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