Google-backed Namma Yatri becomes tech service provider for Indian Govt’s ride-hailing platform, Bharat Taxi’s zero-commission initiative

Google-backed Namma Yatri becomes tech service provider for Indian Govt’s ride-hailing platform, Bharat Taxi’s zero-commission initiative

Namma Yatri was introduced on Bengaluru’s streets in November 2022, built on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) protocol. The platform quickly became a local favourite, drawing both passengers and drivers seeking transparency and better earnings. But the Bengaluru playbook did not scale as expected. As rivals like Rapido and even Uber began rolling…

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Google-backed Namma Yatri to power ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi’s zero-commission push

Google-backed Namma Yatri to power ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi’s zero-commission push

Cooperation minister Amit Shah confirmed the Bharat Taxi tie-up in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on 2 December, noting that the cooperative model allows drivers to retain 100% of fares and have board representation besides receiving annual dividends and a share of profits. Namma Yatri won a multi-year tender following a three-month bidding…

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