Over the past few days, Chennai has been reeling under the effects of one of the worst storms to hit Tamil Nadu in recent memory.
Over 70 people have died and many more have been left stranded in different parts of the city.
A lot of people have been joking about how radio taxi services should send out boats to rescue those in need.
#Ola can start #Boat & #Chopper services this time on per hour basis.. Business will be so good.. 😜
perfect time for OLA to bring economic boat and helicopter services in Chennai :p :D #Chennairains
Well, Olacabs just responded in the most amazing way by actually sending out boats across the city to ferry citizens to safety.
@msrdhoni Your suggestion helped. We now have #OLABoat ferrying people out of water logged areas.
People thought it was a hoax at first, before realising that it was totally 100% true.
Its not a joke anymore , @Olacabs have sent a boat to rescue people. #OlaBoat
The evacuations are being carried out without any charge, on the basis of information provided by by the Fire and Rescue Department of Tamil Nadu.
@vforvelvetta Yes it is! Happy to help in #chennairains
The boats are being manned by professional rowers and fishermen.
@Olacabs OLA boat in #chennairains . Proud of you #OLA people.
They are also providing food and drinking water in areas running short on supplies.
And everyone's really impressed by their proactiveness.
Love the way @Olacabs is going that extra mile with #OLABoat to rescue people. Hats off to you guys. #ChennaiRains
No kidding. #OlaBoat really? That's a brilliant move , @Olacabs https://t.co/jiDWh7ZeuM
Job well done, Ola.
