IRCTC or Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation announced a partnership with cab hailing firm Ola on Monday to provide end-to-end transportation service to Indian Railways passengers, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation said on microblogging site Twitter.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, the online ticketing arm of Indian Railways, along with Ola now gives first to last mile connectivity and covers more than 110 cities across the country. The tie-up, a six-month pilot project, gives customers access to Ola booking services when they visit the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation rail connect app and on its website, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation said in a statement on its website – irctc.co.in.
Facility of hiring cab through IRCTC Rail Connect app and website started. IRCTC partners with OLA to provide end to end transportation. pic.twitter.com/jHuT53Wv3c
— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) March 19, 2018
Ola cab facility on Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation rail connect app and website provides all the services offered such as Ola Micro, Ola Mini, Ola Auto, Ola Share, Prime Sedan, Outstation, Rental, etc, as mentioned on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s official website. Customers can choose to book cabs up to seven days in advance or upon reaching the railway station.
In addition, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation outlets at railway stations or Ola’s self-serving kiosk will also enable commuters to book cabs, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation further added.
Steps to book an Ola cab through IRCTC app/website:
- Log on to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation website/app (irctc.co.in) using credentials
- In the services section, select ‘Book Cab’
- You will be redirected to book.olacabs.com
- Choose your pick and drop location
- Now, select whether you want an immediate ride or wish to schedule it for future
- Select your preferred cab option
- Choose payment option and click on continue
- Your booking is confirmed.
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