‘Glimpse into the future’: Bhavish Aggarwal teases India’s first self-driven electric scooter, Ola Solo

While many believed it to be an April Fools’ Day joke, the Ola CEO confirmed the announcement.

Ola announces India's first self-driven scooter 'Ola Solo'

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Tuesday shared online a video of a self-driven electric scooter. Touted as India’s first autonomous electric scooter, Ola Solo was announced on Monday. While many believed it to be an April Fools’ Day joke, Aggarwal confirmed the announcement.

“Not just an April fools joke! We announced Ola Solo yesterday. It went viral and many people debated whether it’s real or an April fools joke! While the video was meant to provide a laugh to people, the technology behind it is something we’ve been working on and have prototyped. It shows the kind of pioneering work our engineering teams are capable of,” Aggarwal wrote on X.

“Ola Solo is a glimpse into the future of mobility and our engineering teams are working on autonomous and self-balancing tech in two wheelers which you’ll see if future products from us,” he added.

Watch the video here:

Not just an April fools joke!

We announced Ola Solo yesterday. It went viral and many people debated whether it’s real or an April fools joke!

While the video was meant to provide a laugh to people, the technology behind it is something we’ve been working on and have… pic.twitter.com/4AUEqtPBGW

— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) April 2, 2024

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The video has amassed over 1,83,000 views and several reactions from vehicle enthusiasts. A user commented, “If this becomes a reality OLA will be untouchable in the Indian Market.” Another user wrote, “Guided driving itself ends up in accidents in Ola because of fire accidents and quality issues, if unguided driving then we are in for a catastrophe.”

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“It’s impressive that Ola Solo gained so much attention, and it’s exciting to hear about the real technological advancements behind it. Looking forward to seeing more from Ola’s engineering teams!” the third user said.

“Ola Solo isn’t just a scooter; it’s a revolution on wheels. A driverless ride blending tradition with technology, all while paving the path to a smarter, cleaner, and more autonomous future,” the official website of Ola Solo read.