Welcome to Ola’s new blog series, dedicated to our Driver Partner’s health and safety: Driving 101. We know you don’t always have time to stop and put yourself first when you’re on the go, that’s why we’re doing it for you. With Driving 101, you can expect a collection of wellbeing insights from leading medical […]
Today we’re focusing on posture with insights from the likes of the RAC, Posture Direct, Jaguar and PhysioMed. So sit up, get comfortable, and relax. Our health and mental wellbeing are one of the most valuable gifts given to us in life, now more so than ever. Because of our incredibly intuitive physiology, it’s easy […]
Last week First Minister Mark Drakeford lifted the once-a-day exercise limit, and has updated the status of the nationwide lockdown to allow for more travel. The Prime Minister has set out his changes to the lockdown rules in England. I set out the position for Wales on Friday. Our message remains the same – Staying […]
Welcome to the first Ola Headlines newsletter, full of updates for our drivers. As summer season starts and society begins to reopen, safer driving and higher hygiene standards have been asked of us all. We want to thank you for working with Ola to offer this in every journey. Government updates Thank you for reconnecting […]
Crunching the time chatting to riders and looking for your next trip might sound like an easy gig, but as any professional driver knows, there’s a certain exhaustion that comes with the job. Being hyper-alert to road hazards and driving continuously can cause a lot of tension in the body. Why should you keep fit […]
Welcome to June’s edition of the Ola Headlines newsletter, full of updates for our drivers. As summer season starts and society begins to reopen, safer driving and higher hygiene standards have been asked of us all. We want to thank you for working with Ola to offer this in every journey. Government updates Self-employment Support […]
West Midlands Volunteering with #BrumTogether 👏 The fantastic @Ola are one of many organisations volunteering to help those most in need 🌟 They have carried out over 500 deliveries and are a key part of the #BrumTogether network of community partners and services 👉 Read about their great work: https://t.co/Tp0RAxcv5f pic.twitter.com/4nIUb8ROvi — The Active Wellbeing […]
Ordinarily, fuelling up our cars is something we do with our eyes shut. Open the cap, pump the petrol, pay and go all in one swift motion. That was before coronavirus. Now, we have to be vigilant for our own protection and others to make sure everyone has a safe experience. In this article we’ll […]
We’re ten days into the legal requisite to wear a face covering on public transport, and it seems those without them are now standing out. But some have good reasons. Transport for London have introduced a badge, much like the type provided for pregnancies, to avoid those affected facing intrusive health questions. Look out for […]
We already know that weekends, evenings and rush periods are the busiest of all. But Where in your city are riders requesting bookings the most? Introducing Ola’s Driver Demand Hotspots, a closer look into Birmingham’s busiest areas to help you make the most of your time as an Ola driver. Follow this blog page regularly, […]
