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Uber has dominated the Australian rideshare market since 2010, but January 2018 saw the launch of Indian company Ola in Australia. The move has shaken up the rideshare industry. Restricting its launch to Sydney and Melbourne initially, Ola has now established a firm footing in other Australian cities including Adelaide.
Ola drivers are noticing some subtle differences between Ola and Uber which are driving them to either make the switch or juggle both companies. Read on to compare your options and learn how to sign up as a driver. You'll also find out how to organise a rental car to drive with Ola.
Ola has been operating successfully in India since 2010 and its Australian launch in January 2018 saw the rideshare company's first tentative step outside India. The company needn't have worried about its success in Australia, with many drivers intrigued by the benefits Ola has to offer for drivers and riders alike. This has seen many Uber drivers changing to Ola or deciding to supplement their Uber income by driving with both companies.
With a firm launch in Melbourne and Sydney under its belt, Ola increased its services to include:
Ola drivers need to meet slightly different criteria depending on the city they'll be driving in. If you'd like to be an Ola driver in Adelaide, you'll need to meet the following criteria:
Location | Eligibility | Required documents/information |
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Adelaide |
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Before signing up as an Ola driver in Adelaide, consider the following benefits:
Having trouble deciding whether to drive with Uber or Ola in Adelaide? Remember that there's no real need to choose between the two. Many drivers sign up as drivers with both companies and switch their availability between the two to maximise their earnings. As you become more experienced, you'll get to know when there will be a higher demand for one service than the other and you can change your availability accordingly. Rideshare companies may offer incentives for drivers from time to time: another reason to extend your availability for one company for a few days at a time.
Feature | Ola | Uber |
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Vehicle restrictions |
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Driver eligibility | Hold an Australian driver's licence |
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Signing up | Completed online | Online with an in-person vehicle inspection |
Australian cities | Currently in six major Australian cities | Every major Australian cities |
Payments | Daily payments the following business day | Payments made weekly |
Rates of commission | 7.5% commission for the first 30 days and 15% commission after 30 days | 25% commission |
Ready to sign up as an Ola driver in Adelaide? The signup process is fully online and is relatively painless, provided you've got all your documents in order. Before you begin, go through the list of required documents above and scan copies or take photographs of all pages. You'll also need your mobile phone on hand to verify your phone number.
When you're ready, head to the Ola signup page, log in with your Google account, then follow the prompts to upload your documents as required. Your application will be reviewed by a member of Ola's team, who will advise you whether you have been accepted as a driver.
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