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Delhi, Aug 9, 2024: MovingTech, the company behind the Namma Yatri app, has launched its lifetime zero-commission cab rides under the brand “Yatri” in Delhi NCR. Yatri, part of the ONDC Network, is India’s first open and community-driven app for cabs and autos. After a successful pilot with autos, the app is now fully launching its services under the revamped “Yatri” brand.

Yatri and its family of apps, including Namma Yatri, operate on a community-first, zero-commission model. It empowers drivers with higher earnings while providing affordable and convenient transportation for the people of Delhi NCR. Drivers typically earn 15-20% more with the Yatri App, enabling them to better maintain and keep their vehicles clean. The Yatri app also prioritizes safety, offering best-in-class safety features.

Shri Sanjiv Singh, Jt Secretary, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce, inaugurated the services. He interacted with cab drivers and presented them with awards and financial support. He added, “I am excited to launch Yatri cabs in Delhi NCR. The app’s 100% open and community-first approach is commendable. Its expansion on the ONDC Network is crucial as we aim towards enabling an open, affordable and sustainable transportation ecosystem in India.”

Yatri is India’s first app that is 100% open source, open network, and open data. It offers fast booking through the dynamic ‘Book Any’ feature and smart dispatch processes. The app provides Auto, AC Mini, AC Sedan, and AC XL Cab services at low prices and lifetime zero commission. ONDC Network, already established in food, grocery, and e-commerce, aims to integrate all modes of transportation, solidifying its vision of a nationwide multi-modal network.

Shireesh Joshi, Chief Business Officer of ONDC, said, “ONDC’s open architecture and network-centric approach are paving the way for better affordability and accessibility of transportation options. It brings in a level playing field for drivers with higher earnings. We remain committed to catalyzing such community-driven initiatives that put people at the center while driving India towards a future of smart, efficient, and inclusive mobility solutions.”

Shan M S, Co-Founder of MovingTech, shared, “We’re excited to expand our cab services in the heart of the nation. Yatri is more than an app; it is a movement committed to transforming the lives of drivers and citizens. Yatri fosters close collaboration between Samaaj, Sarkar, and Bazaar to create a more connected and empowered city. In our commitment to support the EV mission, we won’t charge any subscription fees or commission for Electric Autos & Cabs in Delhi NCR till Mar 2026.”

With an impressive rating of 4.8, the Yatri family of apps is India’s top-rated mobility solution, serving over 4.1 lakh drivers and 72 lakh customers across the country. It has enabled drivers to earn over ₹700 crores without any commission. Yatri’s announcement to launch cabs marks a new chapter in building a community-first, sustainable mobility solution in Delhi NCR. It is committed to deepening its integration with Delhi’s transportation network and offering a seamless, efficient, and inclusive travel experience for all.

Mumbai / New Delhi, Aug 6, 2024: Thrive, one of India’s fastest-growing food-tech brands, has joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to tap newer customer segments. As the brand onboards onto the Network, all restaurants listed on Thrive can be seen on all apps that a consumer is shopping from across the ONDC Network.

Thrive has more than 20,000 restaurants listed presently, and its reach is rapidly growing across the country. Working towards making food commerce better for every stakeholder involved, right from consumers to delivery partners and restaurants, Thrive is backed by some of the largest food and beverage service providers in the country, including Jubilant FoodWorks and Coca-Cola India Pvt. Ltd.

On the back of the ONDC Network, Thrive will be able to expand its customer base by making the restaurants listed on the apps and its direct solution available to buyers from all ONDC seller apps. The move will help the brand grow its presence and further its mission of equitable representation for its restaurant partners.

As an adopter of the ONDC Protocol, Thrive has already established its reputation as a disrupter in the food commerce space and is making moves to further its presence in the food delivery and discovery segment. By joining the ONDC Network, Thrive aims to create multiple consumer touchpoints through disruptive innovations.

Krishi Fagwani, Co-founder & CEO of Thrive, shared, “Thrive as an organization has always aimed to aid discovery and equal representation for restaurateurs. With ONDC Network, we’re solving demand generation for these restaurants with a Network that aims to accumulate buyers in a decentralized space for sellers of various categories. On the supply side, ONDC Network has a lot going on in terms of new associations, integrations and initiatives. It will be interesting to witness the demand side of things going via the Network. We’re excited to understand the scale of our endeavor with them.”

T. Koshy, MD & CEO, ONDC, said, “The joining of Thrive aligns with our vision of fostering an inclusive digital commerce landscape. Their onboarding onto the Network will unlock new opportunities for the extensive network of restaurants, connecting them with a wider customer base. As more and more brands of varied scale leverage the ONDC Network, it helps every participant, including end-consumers, reap greater benefits as India’s digital economy grows.”

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