Namma Yatri, an auto-booking app, part of the ONDC Network, has been launched in Chennai.
Conceived and built by the graduates from Anna University, this innovative and zero-commission app is designed to empower auto drivers with higher earnings and autonomy while providing affordable and convenient transportation for Chennai's residents.
Transport and Road Safety Commissioner, A. Shanmuga Sundaram, chaired the event and flagged the official launch of service in Chennai. Backed by Juspay Technologies, a player in payments technology, Namma Yatri serves over 2 lakh drivers and 40 lakh customers, facilitating more than 2.5 crore trips. It has enabled drivers to earn over ₹360 crore without any commission. The app is customized for Chennai, including the availability of driver app in Tamil and an enhanced user booking experience to prominent locations such as Valluvar Kottam, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium, Lighthouse, Tidel Park, Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital, etc.
“Namma Yatri on ONDC network exemplifies the power of open networks in transforming urban mobility. It will facilitate more efficient, inclusive and sustainable transportation,” said T. Koshy, MD & CEO of ONDC, in a release.
“Namma Yatri is more than an app; it's an attempt to empower the drivers, to build product and technology that is inclusive and help drivers embrace the customer-centric mindset. Its technology is open (Open Source), it has published its data in the open and has joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce initiative. We're very happy to bring it to Chennai and are looking forward to actively collaborating with the local ecosystem to make this vision work!” said Adding to this, Mr. Vimal Kumar, CEO of Juspay and an alumni of Anna University.
Namma Yatri's launch marks a new chapter in building a community-first, sustainable mobility solution in Chennai. With nearly 10,000 drivers already on board, Namma Yatri plans to add 1 lakh drivers in the next 6 months. It is committed to deepening its integration with Chennai’s transportation fabric and soon expand to other cities in Tamil Nadu to offer a seamless, efficient, and inclusive travel experience.
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