GUWAHATI: Homegrown cab-hailing company Ola has inked MOU with Government of Assam to pilot an app-based river taxi service in Northeast India's financial hub Guwahati.The MoU has been signed in the presence of Chandra Mohan Patowary, Minister for Transport Industry and Commerce and Vijay Ghadge, Vice President Operations of Ola at the on-going 'Global Investors Summit: Advantage Assam in GuwahatiOla launched in the state of Assam in December 2014. Ola has played a key role in streamlining road transport over the last few years in the state. This time around, we are thrilled to extend the partnership with Ola to pilot app-based water taxis in the capital city. Our intent is reflected in all our partnerships with various state governments across transportation and tourism. As a part of this endeavour, we are delighted to partner and work with the Government of Assam to enhance and empower the local transportation infrastructure."

Source: Economic Times February 04, 2018 12:45 UTC