ONDC Namma Yatri's auto rickshaw ticketing services are now available in Chennai

Namma Yatri is an example of ONDC's vision to democratize trade in the mobility sector.

Chennai: Namma Yatri, India's open and first auto-rickshaw booking application in India and part of the ONDC network, added Chennai to its service map on Monday. Conceptualized and built by Anna University graduates, this innovative commission-free app is designed to empower drivers with higher incomes and more autonomy while providing affordable and convenient transportation to the people of Chennai.

Namma Yatri is an example of ONDC's vision to democratize trade in the mobility sector. Backed by Juspay Technologies, a leader in payments technology, Namma Yatri serves over two lakh drivers and 40 lakh customers, facilitating over 2.5 crore trips. It has enabled drivers to earn over Rs 360 crore without any commission.

The app has been customized for Chennai, including the availability of a driver app in Tamil and an improved user booking experience for prominent locations such as Valluvar Kottam, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium, Lighthouse, Tidal Park, Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital and others.

“Namma Yatri on the ONDC network is an example of the power of open networks in transforming urban mobility. It will enable more efficient, inclusive and sustainable transportation,” said ONDC MD and CEO T. Koshy.

Juspay CEO Vimal Kumar, an alumnus of Anna University, said, “Namma Yatri is more than an app; it is an attempt to unite community, government and technology. We are very happy to bring it to our city, where we studied and grew up. We want to improve the lives of drivers and people with a community-oriented approach.”

With nearly 10,000 drivers already on board, Namma Yatri plans to add one lakh drivers in the next six months.