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You can make a bit of extra cash by driving with Ola in Sydney. Learn more about the eligibility criteria, its benefits, commission you can earn, and how to sign up online in our guide.
Ola operates in over 110 cities across India and Australia, offering rideshare services in vehicles including taxis, cars and rickshaws. Ola offers unique features for passengers such as SOS alerts, lower peaks and real-time location sharing as well as the convenience you've come to expect from a rideshare service.
Ola is currently operating in the following locations:
The eligibility criteria for Ola differs depending on the city you're signing up in. The criteria below applies to Sydney.
| Location | Eligibility | Required documents/information |
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Ola offers a number of benefits to rideshare drivers, including:
Not sure which rideshare platform to sign up to? No worries, we've put together a quick comparison to help you decide.
| Feature | Ola | Uber | Taxify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Gold Coast, Canberra and Brisbane | In every state | Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane |
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| Payment | Daily payment | Weekly bank transfer | Weekly bank transfer |
| Commission | 7.5% for first 30 days, increases to 15% | 25% | 15% |
| Signup process | Online | In-person training and vehicle inspection required | In-person training usually required and a vehicle inspection is required |
Head to Ola's website and sign in with your Google account to sign up as a driver. From there you can enter your personal details and agree to the terms and conditions. Verify your mobile number and provide a few details about the vehicle you're using to drive with Ola, including whether you own it. You'll need to enter the information as outlined in the table above as well as upload images of the required documents.
Once you've submitted all the required details, it will be reviewed by Ola and you will be notified whether you are accepted as a driver-partner.
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