New Delhi|HL
Apollo-Ola joint hands for road safety programme to provide medical assistance in case of on-road emergencies.
Ola the Online cab-hailing firm announced its partnership with Apollo Hospitals to create comprehensive medical programme for driver-partners.
Speaking on the occasion Hari Prasad, President, Apollo Hospitals said “In creating this training programme with Ola, we hope to create a safer on-road experience for drivers and commuters every day,”
During this programme, Ola drivers trained to provide medical assistance. “With this collaboration, we would ensure that over 5.5-lakh drivers across the country are prepared to provide medical response in case of accident or emergency,” said Pranay Jivrajka, COO,Ola Cabs.
There will be free basic health check-up for drivers where their blood pressure, body mass index (BMI) and blood sugar will be tested.
The programme will be conducted in five metro cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai.
Driver partners will also be able to opt for a “My Apollo Card” which will provide them with medical benefits, while Apollo Munich will entitle them to accident insurance at discounted rates.
