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'If Rapido charges Rs 250, Uber Rs 271, and Ola Rs 264, Bob Rides shows all options clearly so users can click, compare, and book,' Bob Rides co-founder Ansh Arora explained.

Namma Yatri launches ‘Namma Transit’ feature in app to integrate Metro and last-mile bookings

New feature integrates Metro, autos and cabs into a single journey planner; aims for 70% public transport share by 2030

Driver fee, pickup fee, congestion fee: Bengaluru ride-hailing users hit hard by add-on charges

Karnataka transport secretary NV Prasad told Moneycontrol that the government has received complaints of fare hikes by app-based autos after the bike-taxi ban and will take strict action.

Tipping point: CCPA notice to Uber puts spotlight on pre-trip tipping in ride-hailing apps

For many commuters, the in-app tipping trend feels like digital déjà vu of the street-side haggling they hoped to escape.

Easing regulations, booming demand: Bike-taxis are back in demand

The revenue potential of India’s bike-taxi industry is estimated at $5 billion, according to the Ola Mobility Institute. Allied Market Research projects the sector to grow from $50.5 million in 2021 to $1.48 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 48.5%.

Ola, Uber rival Namma Yatri crosses 1 crore registered users

The firm, which operates on the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce, has till date completed 7.49 crore trips

Bengaluru woman forced to jump from moving auto after drunk driver takes wrong route. Namma Yatri responds

The incident, which occurred during a journey from Horamavu to her home in Thanisandra, was shared on social media by her husband, Azhar Khan. Though the woman did not file an official police report, Khan tagged Bengaluru city police in a post on X (formerly Twitter), alleging that the driver was intoxicated.

Rapido’s Ride Through 2024: Turning a unicorn, expanding aggressively and facing new competition

From shifting focus beyond bike-taxi services, achieving unicorn status, to overcoming opposition, Swiggy-backed Rapido had an eventful 2024.

Uber launches 'Uber One' subscription plan in India

Uber One is offering benefits like Uber Credits and Zomato Gold complimentary subscription for its users.

Ola-Uber challenger Namma Yatri eyes US foray, in talks to partner with American unions

The firm recently raised $11 million (Rs 92 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round.

Namma Yatri, Tummoc to leverage Bengaluru’s transit data to solve mobility woes

Mobility startups Namma Yatri and Tummoc have emerged as winners of the 'Enroute Challenge,' a hackathon organized by Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India,Villgro and World Resources Institute (WRI) India

Rapido becomes unicorn, raises $120 million in new round

Rapido will likely expand its auto and cab offerings in newer cities across India.

Google Maps to provide metro tickets in Kochi, Chennai via Namma Yatri

Google plans to expand the feature to more cities and additional modes of public transport such as buses in collaboration with Namma Yatri and ONDC

Bengaluru woman says Namma Yatri driver threatened her in 'scary auto ride'. Cops respond

Vanshita Agarwal, who was travelling with two women and a child, said the Namma Yatri driver kept yelling 'tum ch***** log’, ‘mada*****’ and ‘chu****’. Tagging the Bengaluru police, she said, 'The SOS on the app doesn’t work and even the executives at 112 clearly DO NOT CARE. We were on a call with them in such a panic state and they have not even gotten back to us to see if we’re safe!'

Namma Yatri parent raises $11 million in funding from Blume Ventures, Antler, Google

Moving Tech plans to invest the funds in technology, R&D, and product innovation to empower drivers, integrate public transport, and enhance customer experience.

Ola-Uber challenger Namma Yatri pilots auto, cab rentals

Ride-hailing firm Namma Yatri, built on top of ONDC, is expanding its offerings as the company looks to compete with rivals Uber and Ola.

After Namma Yatri, Bengaluru gets another union-backed auto rickshaw app

Nagara Metered Auto app will allow passengers to book rides on the street, the website and WhatsApp. Passengers will pay government-fixed fares and that too to the drivers directly

Ola, Uber challenger Namma Yatri in talks to raise $10-15 million in its first funding round

The firm is in talks with Blume Ventures, Singapore-based Antler as well as Google, according to sources in know of the developments.

Namma Yatri launches cab services in Bengaluru, onboards 25,000 drivers

Following the Bengaluru launch, Namma Yatri plans to expand its cab services to include inter-city travel, rentals, and scheduled rides

Ola, Uber and Rapido remove in-app wallet payments for auto-rickshaws to retain drivers, cut costs

The direct-payment model was first rolled out by Namma Yatri in Bengaluru in November of 2022. Now, other ride-hailing firms such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido want to tap into this to avoid paying GST on services.

Namma Yatri pilots taxi-hailing service in Bengaluru

While the official launch is expected next week, some of the riders Moneycontrol spoke to say they were able to book cabs on Namma Yatri for rides within Bengaluru

Namma Yatri mends partnership with Bengaluru autorickshaw drivers union

The move comes four months after Bengaluru’s Autorickshaw Drivers Union parted ways with the mobility app Namma Yatri over internal differences.

SoftBank-backed JusPay hives off Namma Yatri, registers it as 'Moving Tech Innovations Limited'

This move will benefit Namma Yatri in raising funds from venture capital investors to develop infrastructure and technology. It will also ease the difficulties involved in running different businesses simultaneously

Top ride-hailing firms experiment with subscription models to retain drivers and tackle competition

After Namma Yatri launched a subscription model for drivers to sustain its no-commission strategy, Ola, Uber, and Rapido have also begun testing similar features.

Namma Yatri-backer Juspay launches Mana Yatri in Hyderabad, offers auto-rickshaw and cab services

Mana Yatri, a part of the ONDC Network, has already onboarded over 25,000 drivers in Hyderabad and aims to enroll 1 lakh drivers in the next three months.