MUMBAI: Cab aggregator Ola has acquired end-to-end public transport ticketing and commuting app Ridlr. The acquisition complements Ola's continued efforts to integrate its mobility platform with public transportation infrastructure.

Ridlr founder Brijraj Vaghani will continue leading the company's operations as it currently serves commuters in Mumbai and Delhi with partnerships with BEST, Delhi metro, and Mumbai metro. 

Ridlr enables users to search and book public transport options on their mobile phones. The platform's proprietary Internet of Things (IoT) devices bring digital capabilities to public transportation in India.

With this acquisition, Ola will bring new technology and mobility options as it works to expand into and partner with cities in India and abroad.

Ola co-founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal says, "Public transportation serves millions of Indians every day, and powering these needs with real-time information, mobile ticketing, cashless payments, and reliable services is bound to impact their end experience. The challenge really is to make the entire ecosystem inclusive and robust for all.”

According to a report by ANI, 64 employees from Ridlr will be joining Ola.

"We have been offering end-to-end mass transit solutions to Indians, making their daily commute seamless across different public transportation modes. Ola, on the other hand, has made deep in-roads in the realm of urban mobility through its smart ride-sharing solutions. By joining forces with Ola, we are delighted to become part of an evolved ecosystem that will act as a one-stop destination for any urban commute in an affordable and seamless manner,” adds Vaghani.