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Hyderabad auto, taxi drivers hitch ride on ONDC to launch ride-hailing app Yaary

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Hyderabad auto, taxi drivers hitch ride on ONDC to launch ride-hailing app Yaary

Hyderabad Auto and Taxi Drivers Association has launched Yaary, a ride-hailing app built on the government's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) protocols. Yaary, which onboards over 20,000 auto and taxi drivers in Hyderabad, aims to compete with popular ride-hailing platforms such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The app promises zero commission levies for drivers and provides benefits like flexible work schedules, responsive support, insurance, and legal consulting. Yaary is the brainchild of Hari Prasadh, Madhan Balasubramanian, and Paritosh Verma, and it is built following the BECKN protocol under ONDC.

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Mumbai Auto Union Launches Ride-Hailing App ‘Yatri Mitra’

Inc42 · 2m ago

Mumbai Auto Union Launches Ride-Hailing App ‘Yatri Mitra’

Mumbai's Seva Sarathi Autorickshaw Taxi & Transport Union (SSATTU) and Metazen Labs have introduced 'Yatri Mitra,' a meter-based ride-hailing app for auto-rickshaw services in Mumbai and Thane. Launched in beta on June 27, the app operates on a zero-commission model. Auto drivers pay INR 25 per day to receive rides through the platform. SSATTU acts as a community partner, connecting drivers to the app, which focuses on fair pricing for commuters.

After Namma Yatri, Juspay Launches Auto & Cab-Hailing App Mana Yatri In Hyderabad

Inc42 · 1y ago

After Namma Yatri, Juspay Launches Auto & Cab-Hailing App Mana Yatri In Hyderabad

Juspay Technologies has launched a new ride-hailing app called Mana Yatri, following the success of its auto-rickshaw booking app Namma Yatri in Bengaluru. Mana Yatri, part of the ONDC network, allows users to book autos and cabs in Hyderabad. It offers a zero-commission business model for drivers and has already onboarded over 25,000 drivers, with plans to onboard 100,000 more in the next three months. The app is supported by the Telangana government and T-Hub incubator. It aims to enhance first and last-mile connectivity by integrating with public transport.

Bengaluru: Ola Uber challenger Namma Yatri app to charge subscription fee from drivers

Money Control

Money Control · 2y ago

Bengaluru: Ola Uber challenger Namma Yatri app to charge subscription fee from drivers

Namma Yatri, the auto-hailing app supported by Bengaluru's Autorickshaw Drivers Union (ARDU), will introduce a subscription fee for drivers starting September 1. Drivers can opt for unlimited daily trips for Rs 25 or pay Rs 3.50 per ride (free after 10 trips). Namma Yatri, developed by Juspay per ONDC standards, was launched as an alternative to Ola and Uber, addressing concerns about high aggregator commissions.

Rapido pilots cab ride hailing and hyper local delivery

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Rapido pilots cab ride hailing and hyper local delivery

Rapido, a ride-hailing platform, is expanding its services to include hyper-local parcel delivery and cab services. The company is currently testing these new features in Hyderabad and plans to launch them in Bengaluru and Chennai in the coming weeks. Rapido aims to diversify its offerings beyond auto and bike taxi services. The move comes as other players in the ride-hailing industry, such as Ola and Uber, have also ventured into the parcel delivery market.

Paytm Eyeing Foray Into Ride Hailing Space With Autorickshaw Offerings, To Challenge Ola, Uber

Inc42 · 1y ago

Paytm Eyeing Foray Into Ride Hailing Space With Autorickshaw Offerings, To Challenge Ola, Uber

Paytm, the fintech giant in India, is planning to enter the ride-hailing space by offering auto rickshaw booking services through its app. The service is currently being tested with select users and might expand to include cab bookings later on. Paytm aims to launch these ride-hailing services in tier 1 cities such as Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai. This move will challenge the dominance of Ola and Uber in the Indian ride-hailing market, which is already facing competition from emerging players like Rapido and BluSmart. Paytm's ride-hailing venture is facilitated by ONDC-backed Namma Yatri, which offers its services to driver partners through a subscription fee model.

No more bike taxis in Bengaluru as Karnataka withdraws its bike policy citing its misuse

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

No more bike taxis in Bengaluru as Karnataka withdraws its bike policy citing its misuse

The Karnataka government has banned bike taxi services due to a lack of response from ride-hailing companies to offer electric two-wheelers and misuse of the existing policy. The Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, introduced on July 14, 2021, has been withdrawn. Only one company, Wicked Ride, had applied for a license under the scheme. The government plans to modify the scheme and reintroduce it after conducting a comprehensive study on the mobility sector. Bengaluru has become a contentious market for bike taxis, with clashes between auto drivers and bike taxi services.

Karnataka bike taxi group meets govt officials, demands ban reversal

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YourStory · 2m ago

Karnataka bike taxi group meets govt officials, demands ban reversal

A group of 110 bike taxi drivers from Karnataka, representing ride-hailing services like Uber, Ola, and Rapido, met with state officials to challenge the recent ban on bike taxis. They requested a policy framework for legal recognition of these services, emphasizing concerns over job loss and regulatory uncertainty. This meeting followed a series of unanswered open letters to key political figures, highlighting ongoing tensions between bike taxi operators and local auto unions.

Karnataka may end bike taxi services in Bengaluru on poor response from aggregators

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Karnataka may end bike taxi services in Bengaluru on poor response from aggregators

The Karnataka government is considering ending bike taxi services due to a lack of response from ride-hailing firms to offer electric two-wheelers. The only firm that has applied for a license under the bike taxi scheme is Wicked Ride, the parent company of EV manufacturer Bounce. The government has not found the response from platforms encouraging enough, despite Karnataka being the first state to promote electric bike taxis. A study will be conducted to reintroduce the scheme with modifications in Bengaluru. Auto drivers have demanded a ban on bike taxis in the region.

Govt to launch 'Sahkar Taxi' service across India to compete with Ola, Uber

Entrackr

Entrackr · 5m ago

Govt to launch 'Sahkar Taxi' service across India to compete with Ola, Uber

The Indian government is set to launch a new cooperative-based taxi service called "Sahkar Taxi" across the country to offer an alternative to popular ride-hailing platforms like Ola and Uber. The move will put the government in competition with Uber, Ola, Rapido, and emerging app-based cab aggregators such as BluSmart. The government announced the plan in Parliament on Wednesday, stating that the new service will register two-wheeler taxis, rickshaws, and four-wheeler taxis. Unlike existing private company services, Sahkar Taxi will ensure that all profits go directly to the drivers rather than large corporations. A similar model already exists in West Bengal with the launch of Yatri Sathi by the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government. Initially introduced in Kolkata, the service has since expanded to other cities, including Siliguri, Asansol, and Durgapur. Meanwhile, in Karnataka, a privately owned taxi service app called Namma Yathri follows a similar model by ensuring that all profits go directly to the drivers.

Ride-hailing service Namma Yatri hits the road in Delhi

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Ride-hailing service Namma Yatri hits the road in Delhi

Namma Yatri, a ride-hailing app, has launched its zero-commission services in Delhi. Over 10,000 auto-rickshaw drivers have already joined the platform, with expectations of another 50,000 joining in the next three months. The app, available in seven cities, aims to improve first- and last-mile connectivity, and plans to integrate with public transportation through ONDC Network. Namma Yatri also intends to introduce safety features and expand its services to include cabs. The app has gained popularity for its transparent and driver-friendly model, and aims to break even in Bengaluru within 3-6 months.

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