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Companion Before riding in a car on all these swanky highways/expressways, when roads were just roads, where there was no bike/car when even Volvo Bus Tickets were beyond reach, this was my travel companion to the interiors of the state. Have experienced the rides on various roadways: 1. Himachal Roadways: careful driving in hilly areas. 2. Haryana Roadways: carefree drivers who didn't know that brakes existed. 3. UP Roadways: a crash course in Hindi language. 4. Rajasthan Roadways: talking all about business. 5. Punjab Roadways: assi, tussi, lassi with folk songs. 6. Asiad 2x2: As if there is no tomorrow. The weather didn't matter much, be it scorching summers, relentless rains, or chilly winters, every journey was all about the experience while sharing laughter with strangers. There were no smartphones, only a few had a mobile phone. The driver would play its playlist and everyone used to enjoy it. How times have changed, now we travel in flights, Vande Bharat trains, luxury AC buses or AC cabs, hooked onto smartphones, consuming so-called "enriching" knowledge on OTT. We have reached this phase, where a small sound seems like a noise, people around us seem like the crowd and we find solace within ourselves. Many people who have experienced this, keep on ranting that Kids today will not understand the struggle, but sadly they will never experience it because we have become so much protective for our kids, we want to give them comfort which we didn't have in our time and we are also spoilt for choices. Some have even segregated the transport modes as level of class. I am glad to travel with my companion from time to time. #journey #travel #life #companion #generation #change

Recently at New Delhi Railway station, my Uber ride was canceled due to difficulty in finding a common pick-up point with the assigned driver, leaving me uncertain if the cab had even arrived. In contrast, Ola (an Indian cab aggregator), seamlessly addressed this issue within their product design. Knowing how tough India addresses could possibly be, Ola's solution exemplifies expert market-centric product design by offering designated pick-up points such as 'SBI ATM' and 'Peepal Tree'. A stellar example of catering to the unique needs of the Indian market! 🚖🇮🇳 #productdesign #marketadaptation Ola #OlaInnovation

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Ashok Shastry Rahm Shastry DriveU Abhay kumar I had a terrible experience with one of your DriveU Plus drivers. 1. The driver at first was extremely impolite and expressed his concerns when told that he is required for 8 hours. Either its DriveU's responsibility to convey that to the driver regarding the time he is required for or he should check with DriveU when he was alloted the ride. 2. He was hesitant to speak in any other language apart from Kannada and when I told him that I can speak either in Hindi or English, he said that one should learn Kannada if they are in Karnataka and using resources of Karnataka. 3. He took the keys when I asked him to cancel the ride and I had to snatch the keys from him. Request you to take immediate action and blacklist such drivers so that others dont face this inconvinience. Details of the ride: Driver Name: Shiva shankar K Booking ID: 7D19CA9C Date of Trip: 8th May #customerservice #bengalurupolice #bengalurusafety #driveucustomerservice #hooliganism #driveu #saynotodriveu #bandriveu #customersafety

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Do you think introducing a super-economical segment with non-AC cabs could solve the issue of drivers refusing to switch on the AC? With Namma Yatri in Bangalore now offering both AC and non-AC options, is it time for Uber and Ola to follow suit? Uber has already started a non-AC service in Kolkata, utilizing older Ambassador cars. In Hyderabad, the taxi union has declared that if customers want AC rides, they should pay an additional Rs 50 on top of the regular fare. How can companies balance cost and comfort while addressing both driver and passenger needs? Share your thoughts! #uber #ola #NammaYatri #cabindustry

🚘 Behind Uber’s recovery and growth in India Many had written off Uber India's operation but since then it has had surprising turnaround. Today, Uber India is earning higher revenue per user, primarily because of an influx of new riders drawn by budget commuting options like bike taxis and autos. As these riders gradually transition to utilising services such as car rentals and parcel deliveries, their spending on the platform increases. Recently, the company received permission to run buses in Delhi NCR. This takes it closer to becoming a full-fledged provider of mobility solutions. Read how Uber turnaround its India biz https://lnkd.in/gJDnQXJh

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Back in the day, catching a taxi in India often meant standing on the street, hoping one would pass by or making multiple calls to local operators. It was unpredictable and time-consuming. Then came Ola, changing the way we think about getting around. Founded in 2010, Ola tapped into a simple yet powerful idea: what if booking a cab was as easy as tapping a button on your phone? With that, Ola transformed the industry. By 2020, they were serving over 150 million customers in 150+ cities, making traditional taxi services look outdated. People loved the convenience knowing the price upfront, tracking their ride, and paying seamlessly. Fast forward to 2024, and Ola continues to dominate, capturing around 60% of the ride-hailing market in India. This story is a perfect example of value migration in action. As customers moved towards convenience and transparency, value shifted from old-school taxi services to this tech-driven model. Ola’s success proves that businesses that adapt to what customers truly want can not only survive but thrive and lead the market. #Day9 #Valuemigration #OLA #BhavishAggarwal #Cabs #Taxi

If a solution (or your idea) fixes friction or sets of friction in your immediate community, please, don't look back. Go ahead and bring the solution straight to the market after due validation. The idea/or solution that fixes a particular problem in Market-A will certainly not be the same that can have a similar solution-effect/impact on Market-B. For instance, coming out from JFK airport in New York USA, you will surely hail an Uber driver pulling up from the Uber pool of rides with a Mercedes GLK model or other high-end premium cars. While arriving in Mumbai, India, a tricycle Uber ride awaits you out of the Uber pool of rides within the airport. Both are solutions to the same market friction/problem in two different market scenarios. So, when you design a solution, pay specific attention to the immediate needs and the peculiarities (and positive cultural leanings) of the community you are designing for. #design #designinspiration #DesignThinking #solutions #ProblemSolving #problem #Uber #UberIndia