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‘Why can’t Bengaluru match Hyderabad?’: Reddit fumes over auto, cab and last-mile chaos
Business Today
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3m ago
Medial
A Reddit user compared Bengaluru's outdated transport options to Hyderabad's efficient services, highlighting affordable, accessible auto rides and default AC in Uber rides in Hyderabad. In contrast, Bengaluru struggles with unwilling drivers and costly rides, despite apps like Namma Yatri. Commenters cited the city's strong auto lobby and bike taxi ban as problems, alongside issues like poor walkability and the need for shared cabs. The discussion underscores Bengaluru's transport challenges despite its IT hub status.
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Namma Yatri goes live with cab service in Bengaluru
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Namma Yatri, a ride-hailing firm, has expanded its services to include cab-hailing in Bengaluru. The company previously focused on auto rickshaws and offered a daily subscription model, differentiating itself from Ola and Uber. Namma Yatri already offers cab rides in Kochi and Kolkata and is now highlighting its cab booking section in Bengaluru. This move comes as competitors Ola and Uber also begin to offer subscription-based plans for auto-rickshaw drivers on their platforms, following a similar model to Namma Yatri and Rapido.
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Bus ticketing platform, redBus, joins ONDC
Thehindubusinessline
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1y ago
Medial
Bus ticketing platform redBus has partnered with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to offer multi-modal transport booking services on its platform. Users in Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad can now book auto rickshaws through the redBus app, thanks to a technical collaboration with Juspay for integration with ONDC APIs. Additionally, redBus users in Chennai and Kochi will soon be able to book metro tickets as well. This move positions redBus as the first independent mobility app on the ONDC Network, focused on enhancing first and last-mile connectivity for travelers.
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After Namma Yatri, Juspay Launches Auto & Cab-Hailing App Mana Yatri In Hyderabad
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
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.
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Rapido partners with IndoFast Energy to roll out 10,000 swappable e-autos
YourStory
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9m ago
Medial
Bike, auto, and cab aggregator platform Rapido plans to introduce 10,000 Piaggio's swappable e-autos across India in the next two years through a partnership with IndoFast Energy, a joint venture of IndianOil and SUN Mobility. Starting with cities like Hyderabad and Bengaluru, the initiative aims to add over 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) to the country's public transport system by December this year. The partnership will integrate IndoFast's swappable battery technology into Rapido's platform, increasing EV accessibility and efficiency. Following a successful pilot in a few cities, over 100 battery swap stations have been set up in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, with plans to expand further.
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Rapido pilots cab ride hailing and hyper local delivery
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
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.
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Rapido cabs to contribute 20 per cent to overall revenue within two years, says co-founder Pavan Guntupalli
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
Rapido, a bike taxi and auto aggregation platform, is entering the cab ride-hailing business in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru with a fleet of 100,000 cabs. Despite competition from the likes of Uber and Ola, Rapido's co-founder, Pavan Guntupalli, is optimistic about gaining market share in the sector. The company aims to provide affordable options and has plans to electrify its fleet in the future. Rapido currently enjoys a 60% market share in the bike taxi sector.
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Namma Yatri launches Namma Transit to make public transport smoother within Bengaluru
YourStory
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14d ago
Medial
Namma Yatri has introduced the "Namma Transit" feature in Bengaluru, integrating metro routes with first and last-mile connectivity on their app. This new function aims to enhance public transportation efficiency and reduce traffic congestion by providing real-time tracking of metro and auto rides, suggesting metro stations, and indicating travel modes. Launched with the city's public transport expansion in mind, it contributes to Namma Yatri's vision of improving mobility within Bengaluru.
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Altern Capital Floats INR 250 Cr Maiden Real Estate Fund
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
A new SEBI-approved category II alternative investment fund called Jiraaf Au India Real Estate Fund - I will be focusing on plotted development and last mile funding strategies. The fund aims to minimize approval and execution risks and offers a 4-year tenor for early project completion and reliable returns for investors. Their target cities include Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mysuru, where substantial investments in plotted development are planned.
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India's bike taxi startup Rapido is getting into the cab business
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Indian bike taxi startup, Rapido, is expanding into the cab market in India with a pilot launch in Hyderabad. The Bengaluru-based company plans to expand the cab service to other cities, including Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Chandigarh. This move diversifies its offerings and creates stickiness for existing customers who previously opted for Uber in car rides. Rapido is also looking to integrate bus ticket booking within its app through a partnership with Zingbus. The company operates in over 100 cities in India and has raised $324 million in funding.
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One App, Many Rides: Metro & Bus Tickets Now on Namma Yatri and Tummoc
StartupTalky
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28d ago
Medial
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) have collaborated with apps Namma Yatri and Tummoc to facilitate seamless first- and last-mile connectivity. By utilizing the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS), these apps offer real-time data and integrated ticketing for metro and bus services in Bengaluru. This development aims to address last-mile connectivity issues and promote public transit, potentially increasing its usage to 70% by 2030, as per government goals.
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