App-based cab and auto provider Ola has announced its partnership with Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC).
Through the partnership, the tourism
corporation aims to boost intercity and intracity transportation
services across the state. Ola will also help APTDC to promote tourism
and mobility ecosystem in the state.
After
Telangana has been carved out of the Andhra Pradesh, the state is
looking for growth opportunities for industries. Andhra Pradesh
government is keen on developing tourism across its new capital
Amaravati after the loss of Hyderabad.
Andhra
Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has flagged-off the first
batch of exclusively co-branded Ola and Andhra Pradesh Tourism cars
after the agreement was signed between the two.
to provide modes of mobility to more tourists and residents.
Currently,
Ola has its presence in the 6 cities of the state – Vijayawada,
Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Tirupati and Nellore. The
partnership will help Ola to increase its presence into new cities in
the next five years
“Our vision is to
make Andhra Pradesh, a model state not just for India but for audiences
globally. For this, we are betting heavily on technology-based models
across sectors. Partnering with companies such as Ola has added a new
dimension to transportation in India, is in keeping with this vision.
Together, we will be able to provide a reliable commute service to
tourists and residents, as well as create job and entrepreneurial
opportunities for several thousands,” Naidu said.
In
order to raise employment opportunities, Ola will also train
individuals to become driver partners with the company. In coming
months, this partnership would also be extended further, bringing more
electric vehicles such as bikes and buses in the state.
“Ola’s
mobility offerings such as Outstation and Rental solve a very unique
problem for tourists and local residents – the need for a reliable and
safe commute option to travel for long durations and between cities.
Specially curated tourism packages coupled with trained driver partners
is sure to provide a valuable service to customers and contribute to the
growth of tourism in the state,” added Pranay Jivrajka, founding
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