How to Get a GST Invoice from Ola
Ola emails a ride invoice to your registered email automatically after each trip. To download it in-app, open Ola, go to Your Trips, select the ride, and tap Download Invoice. Every Ola invoice carries a 10-digit CRN (Customer Reference Number), which Ola support and your finance team use to identify the exact ride.
Step-by-Step: How to Download Invoice
Follow these exact in-app steps to get the official tax invoice PDF:
Where to Find the GSTIN on Ola's Invoice
Corporate audit teams require the vendor's 15-character tax identification code:
In the tax block of the invoice below the fare breakdown. The invoice itemises base fare, distance and time charges, waiting fees, and shows CGST and SGST as separate 2.5% lines alongside ANI Technologies Private Limited's GSTIN.
What GST Rate Applies to Ola?
Under current GST 2.0 regulations, Ola charges 5% GST. Here is the concrete numerical breakdown:
A ₹525 Ola Prime or Mini cab ride carries 5% GST. On a ₹500.00 base fare, 5% GST equals ₹25.00, split as ₹12.50 CGST (2.5%) plus ₹12.50 SGST (2.5%).
| Component | Rate | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Tax Base Amount | - | ₹500.00 |
| CGST (Central Tax) | 2.5% | ₹12.50 |
| SGST (State Tax) | 2.5% | ₹12.50 |
| Total Gross Paid | 5% Total | ₹525.00 |
For inter-state trips across border limits, the ₹25.00 appears as a single 5.0% IGST line. You can calculate any custom bill amount using our free GST Calculator.
When It Doesn't Work: Common Issues & Solutions
Tested solutions for common problems when retrieving Ola tax invoices:
Solution: Quote the 10-digit CRN (Customer Reference Number) printed in bold at the top of the Ola invoice. This number is unique to each trip and serves as the official transaction identifier.
Solution: Certain auto-rickshaw and bike taxi rides operating under individual driver contracts may be exempt from standard commercial cab GST. Verify whether the ride was booked under Auto, Bike, or Cab (Mini/Prime/Sedan).
Solution: Ola Corporate rides are billed directly to your employer's central monthly billing account. Individual rider invoices are not issued for corporate-tagged rides; your HR/Finance department receives a consolidated GST tax invoice from Ola directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to the most common questions regarding Ola GST bills and corporate claims:
Q.How do I download a GST invoice from the Ola app?
Open the Ola app, open the side menu, tap Your Trips, select the ride, and tap "Download Invoice". Ola also automatically sends a PDF receipt to your registered email address upon trip completion.
Q.What is the CRN number on an Ola invoice?
The CRN (Customer Reference Number) is a unique 10-digit identifier assigned to each Ola ride. It is displayed prominently on the top of the invoice and is required by corporate finance teams for expense audit verification.
Q.What is the GST rate for Ola cab rides in India?
Ola cab rides in India carry 5% GST (2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST for intra-state travel, or 5% IGST for inter-state journeys) under SAC Code 996412.
Q.Where is Ola's GSTIN printed on the bill?
Ola's 15-digit GSTIN (issued under ANI Technologies Private Limited) is printed in the tax summary section at the bottom of the invoice PDF, alongside the state code and CGST/SGST amounts.
Q.Can I claim GST on this for expense reimbursement?
To claim input tax credit, your employer requires the supplier's valid 15-character GSTIN on the invoice. You can verify any GSTIN using our free GSTIN Validator tool, and compute the exact CGST/SGST tax split with our GST Calculator.
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