I (Housewife) took ola cab to the airport on jul08th, as usually happens the cab driver called to check where i was going to, once he realized i am headed to the airport, he arrived immediately. The cab wasn't in good condition, the front of the car had smashed dents, inside the car was dingy, the driver didnot turn on the ac. The driver was talking to someone at all times. Near the toll he asked me to pay the toll, when i refused, he insisted i paid saying its a ola policy, i didnot want to waste time due to travel and paid rs.150. The driver kept the change saying the change was all coins, in fact it was not true. When i insisted he returned the change, he did with a frown. Then i asked the driver to provide the receipt, he said he lost it. At the airport he again charged me rs.970 without sharing any details, when asked he said he will share it shortly but sped away soon after i alighted. My husband booked the cab for me, he received the receipt for rs.904 including toll. The driver cheated me by charging over rs.200 more.
My husband immediately lodged the complaint with ola, they said they would resolve the query within 72 hours. He has called them multiple times, and also spoke to their supervisor. All complaint management is eye wash (Based on the interaction). They don't care, also rude on phone. He has sent several emails, there is no response. I would advise travelers to take precautions, not let women travel alone (The drivers usually can take advantage of this by charging more, also you are at their mercy) as you may not get any assistance from ola just in case if you are in trouble or get cheated. If to the airport, there are plenty of ac buses to the airport, who charge about rs.200 and safe. I have not had any issues with other cabs like u*r so far, they are slightly expensive, but i see far safer than ola. I will advise all my network and family to avoid ola, not only because of drivers but lack of support from ola when you really need them. Terrible experience with ola.