Kailash Gahlot inaugurates Namma Yatri app in Delhi

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Transport Minister of Delhi Kailash Gahlot on Tuesday inaugurated the services of ‘Namma Yatri App’ in Delhi. Namma Yatri app is part of the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) Network and is India’s first open and community-driven ride booking app. It works on a zero-commission basis and empowers auto rickshaw drivers to enhance their earnings while providing affordable and convenient transportation for citizens. The app aims to improve first and last-mile connectivity with metro services.

The launch event, flagged off by Gahlot was attended by key dignitaries including Ashish Kundra, Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Transport, and  Vikas Kumar, Managing Director – Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, among others.

On this occasion, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot also interacted with auto drivers, who expressed their satisfaction and enthusiasm in being a part of this commendable initiative. Addressing them, he said “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Namma Yatri on their new beginning in Delhi. Bringing ONDC to Delhi and launch of Namma Yatri app today will bring the autos and other digital platforms to Delhiites’ fingertips. We believe this will be also a game changer in multi modal integration in the future. Their focus on empowering drivers and enriching our city’s last-mile connectivity ecosystem is commendable.”

He further added “In Delhi, more than 40 lakh trips happen every day, while metro ridership has also reached more than 65 lakh every day. It is important that the journey of the people is made more convenient, and the Delhi government under the leadership of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is committed to the same.”

Launched in Kochi as ‘Yatri’ in 2020, the Namma Yatri family of apps operates in 7 cities in the ONDC Network. Backed by Juspay Technologies, India’s leading Payments company, it serves 1.7+ lakh drivers, 40+ lakh customers and 2.5+ crore trips. Drivers have earned over ₹350 crore commission-free till date. With customer-centric features, its 4.8+ rated app has over 50 lakh downloads. Both customers and drivers can download the Android or iOS app to book commission-free rides.

Namma Yatri already has 10,000+ drivers in Delhi and targets onboarding 50,000+ drivers in the next 3 months. Namma Yatri’s launch in Delhi marks a significant step towards empowering drivers with higher earnings, respect and freedom. Apart from offering zero-commission apps for drivers, the app also aims to improve first and last mile connectivity through innovative solutions.

The app already recognises rides to and from Metro as special rides and offers a better service to both drivers and customers. In the coming months, the app will deeply integrate with public transportation through ONDC Network to offer seamless multi-modal transportation towards sustainable transportation in Delhi.