Paytm app launches auto-rickshaw booking feature via ONDC
Paytm, the fintech platform, has introduced an auto-rickshaw booking feature on its app in collaboration with the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). The service is currently available for select users in the National Capital Region, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The feature is provided by Pai Platforms, backed by Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma. ONDC has seen higher volumes in mobility compared to ecommerce, with over 37 million trips completed and 6.3 million registered users. Paytm is among several companies exploring ONDC for commerce and mobility services.