Olacabs SMS Verification

Heading to India? Complete the Olacabs SMS verification step with a virtual number before you fly, then switch to a number your driver can actually reach.

Ola is a ride-hailing app run by ANI Technologies that operates in more than 200 cities in India, offering bike taxis, auto-rickshaws, several cab classes, hourly rentals and intercity trips. In April 2024 it pulled out of the UK, Australia and New Zealand to focus on India. You log in with your mobile number and an OTP, and every ride starts with a separate code that confirms you are in the right car.

Tourists and business travellers heading to India can use a virtual number to register before buying a local SIM, leaving only payment and address settings for arrival. Drivers may try to reach you by phone, though, and safety features depend on your number, so switch to a number on which you can take calls and messages while you ride.

The app lets you add up to five emergency contacts, share live ride tracking and reach Ola's safety team through an SOS button; these only work as intended with the right number. Tell the driver your ride OTP only once you are in the car, and never share your login OTP. Ignore callers claiming to be Ola customer care who ask for a code.