Ola to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for all employees and dependents

Leading mobility company Ola has announced to cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccination for all its employees and their dependents.

“The vaccination drive will also be extended to all the direct contractual employees, consultants, advisors of the company, and their immediate dependents including spouse, kids, and parents, comprising more than 24,000 people. The COVID vaccination drive will be over and above Ola’s existing medical insurance policy,” Ola in its statement said.

“It is also partnering with relevant authorities to conduct the vaccination drive, offered voluntarily, and will provide requisite infrastructure and logistics for the vaccination with the drive being conducted across all the geographies it operates in globally,” the statement added.

Speaking on the announcement, Ola Spokesman, Varun Dubey said, “We are happy to announce that Ola has decided to cover vaccination costs across the group. At Ola, we prioritize the health and well-being of not only our employees and their loved ones but also our extended family who work directly with us including advisors and consultants.” 

“While this vaccine is voluntary, it is also one of the most effective tools to fight against COVID-19. As the Government gears up for the next phase of the vaccination drive, we encourage all our employees and their families to opt for the vaccine and fight against COVID-19,” Varun added.

“The company will also extend end-to-end support to those applicable starting with the ones above the age of 60 and those 45+ with co-morbidities,” the statement further added.