- Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal announces overhaul for ride-hailing app, introducing UX changes and new design.
- Update includes transition to Ola’s mapping system for enhanced location accuracy and service reliability.
- Redesigned bottom navigation bar and focus on accessibility aim to streamline user experience.
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has revealed a major redesign for the popular ride-hailing app, set to roll out in stages over the coming weeks. The update is expected to bring significant changes to the app’s user experience (UX) and visual design, with a focus on accessibility and service reliability.
A sneak peek shared by Aggarwal showcases a revamped interface, accompanied by a transition to Ola’s proprietary mapping system. This move signals a shift towards improving location accuracy and overall service quality. Among the visual updates is a redesigned bottom navigation bar, aimed at simplifying access to key app features such as daily rides, food delivery, and electric vehicle support.
Aggarwal emphasized that the upcoming changes will go beyond cosmetic enhancements, with deeper UX improvements planned for the near future. This initiative reflects Ola’s commitment to delivering a seamless in-app experience that learns from user preferences and offers personalized services. With this update, Ola aims to redefine standards for user engagement in the ride-hailing industry, setting a new benchmark for mobility solutions in India.
Many changes coming soon on the @olacabs app over next few weeks. App design needs some love🙂
Already, most people are now on our own maps instead of google maps. Also, incremental changes like the bottom Nav bar etc.
Much deeper UX enhancers coming over next few weeks👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/9qgVtADauk
— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) April 23, 2024
