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Apr 2023
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Can Namma Yatri disrupt Ola and Uber?

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A website that reveals how much auto drivers earn each day. A hackathon to crowdsource tech ideas to reduce costs and improve the experience. And a tie-up with India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

In today’s episode for 5th April 2023, we look at how Namma Yatri, a new ride-hailing app, is looking to disrupt Ola and Uber.


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