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Micromobility: safety problem or transport solution?
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Micromobility: safety problem or transport solution?

Micromobility could ease urban congestion, but cities still face safety, regulation and infrastructure gaps as e-bikes and e-scooters spread.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
Hola, Ola! NZ's newest ridesharing service comes to town
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Hola, Ola! NZ's newest ridesharing service comes to town

Ridesharing service Ola launches in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, offering affordable, reliable transportation and low commission rates for drivers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2018
Ola launches new ridesharing service in NZ
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Ola launches new ridesharing service in NZ

Ola's app includes emergency features including an emergency button that helps passengers instantly share ride information with friends and family.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2018

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Ola brings Apple Pay to ridesharing for Australia and New Zealand
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Ola brings Apple Pay to ridesharing for Australia and New Zealand

Ola introduces Apple Pay integration in Australia and New Zealand, leading a major app upgrade focused on enhanced security and a frictionless user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019

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Krutrim's AI vision aims to power India's sovereign tech future
Semiconductors

Krutrim's AI vision aims to power India's sovereign tech future

Krutrim aims to build India's sovereign AI ecosystem with AI-first cloud, homegrown silicon and affordable, locally relevant technology solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
Krutrim unveils India's first agentic AI assistant - Kruti
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Krutrim unveils India's first agentic AI assistant - Kruti

Krutrim unveils Kruti, India's first agentic AI assistant, launching on 12 June to perform tasks in 11+ Indian languages across Ola ecosystem and beyond.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025