Ola founder in battle against Uber for domination of Indian streets
Bengaluru
BHAVISH Aggarwal, co-founder of the ride-hailing service Ola, is in a pitched battle with Uber Technologies Inc for domination of India's streets. But late last year, the streets of Chennai disappeared as monsoon rains flooded miles of the south-eastern port city.
Mr Aggarwal quickly commandeered scores of boats from wherever he could find them. He helped with government rescue efforts, picking up passengers in fishing trawlers, canoes and inflatable rafts. The stranded cheered his ingenuity and contribution to the recovery.
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