Sources: Ola and Uber are discussing a possible merger, after a deal did not materialize four years ago, when common investor Softbank pushed for it (Manu P Toms/The Economic Times)

Manu P Toms / The Economic Times:
Sources: Ola and Uber are discussing a possible merger, after a deal did not materialize four years ago, when common investor Softbank pushed for it  —  Both companies had held conversations four years ago as well, when common investor Softbank had pushed for a merger.  A deal did not materialise back then.