After analyzing the company’s attendance data, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal expressed his displeasure. In an email to employees, he cautioned that strict measures would be taken against those with low attendance. He also revealed plans to enforce stricter attendance policies beginning next Monday.
Ola CEO: Why so serious?
Aggarwal was candid in his characteristic no-nonsense style: “I’ve reviewed our attendance data, and it’s alarming to see how many employees have poor attendance.” The Ola CEO stressed the importance of coming to work, fulfilling responsibilities, and staying aligned with the company’s mission. He raised concerns over the misuse of the work-from-home (WFH) policy, emphasizing that it should only be utilized for legitimate reasons.
Aggarwal pointed out that such behavior undermines the dedication of hardworking colleagues, accusing some employees of exploiting the system. He also criticized those who frequently make excuses to avoid work, such as blaming inaccuracies in the facial recognition system.
Expansion of Dealership and Service Network
Ola Electric is facing mounting pressure to address the growing demand for servicing its electric scooters. At present, the company operates over 500 dealerships and 400 service centers. To enhance the after-sales and ownership experience, Ola Electric has announced plans to double its company-owned service network to 1,000 centers by December 2024.
Furthermore, through its Network Partner Program, Ola Electric aims to onboard 10,000 partners across sales and service by the end of 2025. To support this expansion, the company has launched the EV Service Training Program, designed to train 1 lakh third-party mechanics. This initiative ensures that mechanics across India are fully equipped to handle EV maintenance, strengthening the ecosystem for electric vehicles nationwide.
