Bengaluru’s Namma Yatri aims to disrupt the mobility space with its zero-commission bet

Namma Yatri, India’s first zero-commission ride-hailing platform built on the Open Network of Digital Commerce (ONDC), is on a mission to disrupt the mobility space.With its subscription-based model, the app ensures that drivers retain 100% of their earnings, which sets the precedent for a fair traffic ecosystem.

“Since its inception, Namma Yatri has empowered more than 5 lakh drivers, generating an income of Rs 1,100 crore. This initiative has significantly increased financial stability and livelihoods,” Namma Yatri co-founder Shan MS said during a media roundtable.

The announcement follows a recent ONDC whitepaper highlighting the economic potential of open networking platforms. According to the paper, apps like Namma Yatri could generate an economic impact of Rs 3 lakh crore over the next five years. By eliminating commissions, the platform is expected to save 20,000 crore per year to drivers, will stimulate additional economic activity from Rs 51,000 to Rs 67,000 and 1,000 crore will contribute to GST revenues through increased household spending.

According to the co-founders, Namma Yatri is eyeing an expansion to three to five cities in the next few months with plans for an international foray as well.

Dr Pramod Verma, Chief Architect of Aadhaar and UPI said: “Namma Yatri demonstrates the transformative potential of decentralized, P2P models in open networks. This could be UPI’s moment for mobility; empowering drivers, reducing costs for customers and creating a blueprint for India to lead in digital innovation and inclusion.” Namma Yatri’s adoption of ONDC’s principles of decentralization, openness, decentralization and interoperability creates an inclusive and equitable digital marketplace.

Namma Yatri brings together Samaj, Sarkar and Bazaar to create sustainable mobility solutions.Partnering with local governments and communities, it expands its model across states.It invests in seamless public transport to provide multimodal travel.Driver welfare initiatives such as Mahila Shakti program for women EV drivers, EnAble India for visually, hearing or physically impaired users to provide rides, low-cost loans, regular savings programs and integration of social security schemes uplift drivers and improve livelihoods.

“Our vision is beyond mobility. it’s about building a movement that will elevate drivers, strengthen local economies and deliver exceptional value to customers,” said MS, adding that by scaling a zero-commission model on an open network and integrating public transport, the goal is to create a future-ready and inclusive mobility ecosystem. , which will benefit all.” This approach aligns with the Government’s Digital India and Viksit Bharat vision, promoting a mobility system that supports drivers and passengers while promoting sustainable economic growth.