Ola achieves over 50% vaccination goal for employees, dependents

Leading mobility platform Ola has administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine for over 50 percent of its employees and their dependents, the company said on May 26.

So far around 12,000 people, including the employees, contractual workers and dependents have been vaccinated. However, this initiative doesn't cover drivers who ply on Ola.

Vaccination of those above 45 years of age was completed in April. The drive to vaccinate the rest began early last week after the government opened up vaccination for all 18+ age groups in May.

The drive is live in Bangalore, where most of Ola's employees are and it will expand to other cities in the coming weeks as vaccine supplies improve.

The company has partnered with leading hospitals besides setting up the vaccination camp within the Ola Campus. This helps people avoid unnecessary exposure in hospital visits and makes it convenient as there is minimal wait time.