Ola acquihires Bengaluru-based AI startup Pikup.ai; aims to develop deep tech solutions for mobility

Indian cab aggregator Ola on Tuesday said it had acquihired Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence startup Pikup.ai. As part of the deal, the team at Pikup.ai will join Ola. Speaking on the acqui-hiring, Inder Singh, Co-founder, Pikup.ai, said, By bringing deep domain expertise to Ola, this acquihire will also deliver innovations that continue to improve safety and transform customer experience. The cab aggregator also said it was increasing its focus on using advanced analytics and deep technology to build on its mobility solutions. With the availability of rich data, the application of machine learning and AI will enable the ride-hailing giant to identify deep insights that can lead to improved mobility outcomes.