Ola launches lightweight ‘Ola Lite’ app that loads in under three seconds and uses only 1 MB of storage

Cab-hailing app Ola has said that it has launched a Lite version of its app that works on the lowest Internet connectivity and will target consumers in tier II and III cities of the country. [caption id=“attachment_4270043” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Image: Twitter user: @olacabs[/caption] Ola Lite is a lightweight app that consumes less than 1 MB space and loads within three seconds without compromising on the booking experience, Ola said in a blog post. Other internet companies that offer similar lighter apps include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. “As the first in the industry to launch the Lite app, **Ola** fuels its focus on solving accessibility challenges in the emerging towns and cities of the country,” it added. The Bengaluru-based company, which is locked in an intense battle with **US-based Uber** for leadership in the Indian market, has already introduced features like offline booking. “Our solutions such as Progressive Web App and Offline Booking tackling similar challenges have already set the tone for our sharper focus on emerging cities and towns,” Ola Vice President Product Management Rajiv Thondanoor said. Lite now presents an unique opportunity to cater to the transportation needs of millions of more Indians residing in these parts of the country, he added.