Auto union’s ‘Namma Yatri’ mobile app completes over 360k rides, earns ₹6 cr
1 year, 9 months ago

Auto union’s ‘Namma Yatri’ mobile app completes over 360k rides, earns ₹6 cr

Hindustan Times  

Four months after the launch of the ride-hailing mobile app, ‘Namma Yatri’, by the Autorickshaw Drivers Union, data shows that it has completed more than 360,000 rides and earned over ₹6 crore revenue. Since its launch, Namma Yatri has completed 364,319 trips and has 41,833 registered drivers and 357,750 registered customers, data said, adding that it has also earned ₹6 crore in revenue. Rudramurthy said they also have plans to come up with a new feature called the ‘Namma Metro to Home’ which offers rides to customers at metro stations across the city. According to the Namma Yatri app, Mahadevapura, Byatarayanapura, Rajarajeshwarinagar, Bommanahalli, Bangalore South and Krishnarajapuram are the top five areas with the maximum number of registered drivers, as of March 9.

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Why auto-taxi drivers are furious with Uber and Ola but not Rapido
4 months ago

Why auto-taxi drivers are furious with Uber and Ola but not Rapido

India Today  

If you’re living in Delhi or the NCR and struggling to book an Ola or Uber today, you’re not alone. Kishan Verma, president of the Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union, says the protest is driven by high commissions and allegations of unethical activities by private Ola and Uber bike taxi drivers, including involvement in alcohol, drug, and smuggling trades. …

Bengaluru-based Namma Yatri raises $11 million from Google, others
5 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru-based Namma Yatri raises $11 million from Google, others

The Hindu  

Bengaluru-based ride booking app Namma Yatri has raised $11 million in its Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures and Antler with participation from Google. The app has become fairly popular in Bengaluru by slowly snagging market share from Uber and Ola with a no-commission model. Namma Yatri is operational in more than half a dozen Indian cities including …

Namma Yatri raises $11 mn from Google, Blume Ventures at $55 mn valuation
5 months, 1 week ago

Namma Yatri raises $11 mn from Google, Blume Ventures at $55 mn valuation

Live Mint  

Ride-hailing startup Namma Yatri, backed by fintech firm Juspay, has secured ₹92 crore in a pre-Series A funding round—that gave the company a post money valuation of $55 million—led by early-stage investors such as Blume Ventures, and Antler. Shan MS, chief growth officer of Namma Yatri's parent company Justpay, told Mint after announcing the fundraise that “it was raised with …

Cab drivers urge for better commission from aggregators in Bengaluru
6 months ago

Cab drivers urge for better commission from aggregators in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

While getting your ride in time as you run late for work is a common occurrence in Bengaluru, the other side of the story too deserves attention as cab drivers often grapple with the commission rates imposed by different ride-hailing platforms. While Namma Yatri assures a zero commission charge, the larger clientele base lies in Ola and Uber, according to …

Another union-backed ride-hailing app, Nagara Metered Auto, launched in Bengaluru: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Another union-backed ride-hailing app, Nagara Metered Auto, launched in Bengaluru: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru city is all set to get yet another union-backed auto-rickshaw app after the success of Namma Yatri, with the Karnataka Rajya Chalakara Parishath, in collaboration with Agnibhu Technologies launching the 'Nagara Metered Auto' app today, i.e., Monday, available for download on the Google Play Store, Moneycontrol reported. The move comes amid the union's opposition to bike taxis, ride-hailing giants …

Juspay-backed Namma Yatri eyes small towns following fundraise
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Juspay-backed Namma Yatri eyes small towns following fundraise

Live Mint  

Juspay-backed Namma Yatri is looking to expand its ride-hailing services in tier-2 and tier-3 towns after a fresh capital infusion that’s expected to be finalised soon, chief growth officer Shan MS told Mint. Juspay Technologies, a digital payments platform, remains Namma Yatri’s largest shareholder, while Juspay’s investors including SoftBank and early-stage venture capital firm Accel hold indirect stakes in the …

Namma Yatri launches cab services in Chennai
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Namma Yatri launches cab services in Chennai

The Hindu  

Namma Yatri, which launched autorickshaw service in January this year, is extending cab services to commuters in the city. Unlike other taxi aggregators, Namma Yatri has tied up with Open Network for Digital Commerce to launch the mobile app, where the cab service would be operated on zero commission with payment made under direct to driver model. The zero commission …

Namma Yatri launches ‘zero commission’ model cab services in Bengaluru
8 months, 1 week ago

Namma Yatri launches ‘zero commission’ model cab services in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru-based mobility app Namma Yatri launched its cab services in the tech capital on Tuesday. The team of Namma Yatri stressed that it would follow the prices set by the Karnataka government through its ‘zero commission’ model. Namma Yatri launches ‘zero commission’ model cab services in Bengaluru Namma Yatri will have non-AC minis, AC minis, and Sedan and XL cabs …

Namma Yatri introduces cab services on commission-free model in Bengaluru
8 months, 1 week ago

Namma Yatri introduces cab services on commission-free model in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

April 16, 2024 08:23 pm | Updated 09:30 pm IST - Bengaluru Namma Yatri, the open-mobility app for autorickshaws, introduced cab services in Bengaluru on Tuesday. According to a release by Namma Yatri, this strategic shift not only enhances driver income but also fosters improved vehicle maintenance and elevated customer experiences. “Aligned with the ethos of transparency and community collaboration, …

Namma Yatri app: New app for auto rides allows Delhiites to choose fare, drivers
11 months, 1 week ago

Namma Yatri app: New app for auto rides allows Delhiites to choose fare, drivers

Live Mint  

Delhiites now have the option to choose their own fare and select drivers for their autorickshaw rides through the Namma Yatri app that was launched in the national capital on Tuesday. The ride-booking app for autorickshaws was launched by Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot who said that the application ensures that the entire fare is directly paid to the driver …

Namma Yatri app to induct 1,000 women auto drivers in 6 months
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Namma Yatri app to induct 1,000 women auto drivers in 6 months

The Hindu  

Ride booking app Namma Yatri announced plans to enrol 1,000 women drivers in the next six months in collaboration with Bengaluru police and NGOs. After the free training, Namma Yatri provides electric autos on a nominal daily rent and facilitates low-interest vehicle ownership through financial institutions. The Electric Auto Driving Training Program not only empowers women for financial independence but …

ARDU expresses disappointment over lack of role in Namma Yatri’s corporate-led management
1 year ago

ARDU expresses disappointment over lack of role in Namma Yatri’s corporate-led management

The Hindu  

After a recent reported conflict, Bengaluru’s Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union has now disclosed its differences with the auto-hailing platform Namma Yatri. According to ARDU, Namma Yatri is currently entirely driven by corporate leadership, and to the disappointment of ARDU, the co-ideators, they have no designated role in its current or future management. The unity of the community was the reason …

Bengaluru's Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union take an exit from Namma Yatri: Report
1 year ago

Bengaluru's Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union take an exit from Namma Yatri: Report

Hindustan Times  

One of the prominent auto rickshaw unions in Bengaluru, Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union has taken an exit from Namma Yatri, the ONDC backed raid hailing app, reported Money Control. Namma Yatri will reportedly continue to operate as many auto drivers are still part of the app which was touted to be a breather for commuters who face regular auto woes …

Namma Yatri app launches disability friendly services
1 year, 2 months ago

Namma Yatri app launches disability friendly services

The Hindu  

October 05, 2023 08:26 pm | Updated 08:27 pm IST - Bengaluru The auto-hailing app Namma Yatri on Thursday launched the ‘Purple Rides’ initiative to make mobility disability friendly by enabling drivers to understand and customise their assistance for users with visual, hearing, or physical impairments. What began as a feedback session for improving accessibility within the Namma Yatri app …

Bengaluru’s Namma Yatri app to start charging subscription fee: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru’s Namma Yatri app to start charging subscription fee: Report

Live Mint  

Bengaluru's Namma Yatri app will start charging a subscription from auto rickshaw drivers using the facility from September 1. More than 35,000 drivers have opted for the new plans released by the ride-hailing app, while 7,500 drivers have completed the subscription process organically, a spokesperson for the Namma Yatri app told Moneycontrol. According to the report, Namma Yatri is also …

Commuters complain of Namma Yatri app auto drivers also cancelling rides in Bengaluru
1 year, 4 months ago

Commuters complain of Namma Yatri app auto drivers also cancelling rides in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

“Last week, I had to go from Mehkri Circle to New BEL Road. Many commuters are now disappointed that the number of ride cancellations has increased on Namma Yatri, an app which was pitched by many autorickshaw drivers as an alternative to aggregator apps, without problems like ride cancellation that was the bane of Ola and Uber. Many ride hailers …

Driven by driver’s union, Bengaluru’s ‘Namma Yatri’ makes inroads through ONDC
1 year, 6 months ago

Driven by driver’s union, Bengaluru’s ‘Namma Yatri’ makes inroads through ONDC

The Hindu  

Ravi Prasad, an IT employee in Bellandur, who normally books an auto every day to and from office through ride-hailing players such as Ola and Uber, recently switched to ‘Namma Yatri’ app. “Whenever I book an auto on Ola and Uber, the auto drivers tell me about the ‘Namma Yatri’ app and they request me to download the app since …

Govt plans to take on Ola, Uber with zero-commission ONDC
1 year, 9 months ago

Govt plans to take on Ola, Uber with zero-commission ONDC

Live Mint  

Centre plans to take on Ola, Uber with zero-commission ONDC India’s government-backed open commerce network has begun offering ride hailing at zero commission, a move that could shake up dominant ride-sharing companies, Uber Technologies Inc. and its homegrown rival, Ola. Namma Yatri is now on the Open Network for Digital Commerce, or ONDC, for Bangalore city and offers three-wheeler auto …

ONDC to focus on expanding open mobility in Bengaluru, onboards Namma Yatri
1 year, 9 months ago

ONDC to focus on expanding open mobility in Bengaluru, onboards Namma Yatri

Live Mint  

The Open Network for Digital Commerce, launched last year to enable small merchants across India tap into the e-commerce segment, on Thursday announced that it has onboarded auto-rickshaw booking application, ‘Namma Yatri’ on its platform as a step to foray into the mobility space. Following its launch in Bengaluru, ONDC looks to offer the open mobility service in other cities …

Auto union launches ‘Namma Yatri’ app to counter Ola, Uber
2 years, 1 month ago

Auto union launches ‘Namma Yatri’ app to counter Ola, Uber

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing tussle between the transport department and taxi aggregators, an autorickshaw union in Bengaluru on Tuesday launched a new ride-hailing mobile app called ‘Namma Yatri’ that connects customers directly to auto drivers without an intermediary. The Namma Yatri app aims to tap into the market with affordable fares for customers by removing the middlemen, said a person in …

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