New Delhi: Alliance Insurance Brokers has partnered with ride-hailing service Ola to provide insurance coverage to Ola’s national network of drivers. The partnership aims to offer insurance protection to almost 2 lakh Ola drivers who are insured on a daily basis while they are on duty. This initiative provides insurance coverage to drivers for unforeseen events such as accidents, hospitalisation expenses, including OPD expenses, income protection for viral infections and accidental hospitalisation, child education cover, and more. The policy also provides coverage to the driver’s family in case of sudden death from murder incidents.
Arvind Kumar Sharma, Associate Director at Alliance Insurance Brokers, expressed satisfaction in designing the best risk solutions for this esteemed group. He said that preventive action could save the drivers many days of hospital stays and enable them to earn a consistent and predictable income. He added that they were protecting almost two lakh drivers on a daily basis, ensuring their end-to-end financial protection. The partnership aims to bring healthcare to the palms of lakhs of drivers, a community at high risk that is always on the move and needs instant care.
Pranshu Diwan, Sr. Director – OLA Insure, said that Ola has sponsored the entire premium for its drivers, and Alliance Insurance Brokers ensures smooth and seamless insurance coverage in three categories: cab rides, three-wheeler, and two-wheeler rides. The policy provides Rs 5 lakh as an insurance cover for death, Rs 1000 under hospi-cash per day, and Rs 30,000 under OPD treatment, child education, etc. Additionally, drivers have access to 24/7 doctor tele-consultation services.
This facility is powered by the Alyve Health platform, a comprehensive health benefits platform that enables connection to healthcare providers right from the driver app. The partnership aims to protect Ola drivers and their families and provide them with the best possible healthcare benefits. The partnership is a significant step towards ensuring that Ola drivers are financially protected and can earn a consistent income without worrying about unforeseen events. The partnership aims to set an example for other ride-hailing services to follow and offer similar benefits to their drivers.
