Auto will start Namma passenger cabs in Bangalore

After the ban on Ola, Uber and Rapido in Karnataka, Bengaluru-based autorickshaw drivers are going to launch their own apps. Auto Driver has decided to launch a cab service app named Namma Yatri. This app will start working on November 1 on Kannada Rajyotsava day. It will be launched in partnership with the Bacon Foundation, which is supported by Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys.
Rudramurthy, president of the Autorickshaw Drivers' Union (ARDU) in Bengaluru, says that companies like Ola, and Uber have been exploiting drivers. Arbitrary collection from passengers has also been done. That's why we welcome the ban on them. At the same time, there is no inconvenience to the passengers, so we are going to start our app service.
Rudramurthy said – We are losing customers who have to pay more. That's why we are launching the app. The fare of the Namma Yatri app will be as per the fee fixed by the government. On the other hand, auto service of Ola, Uber and Rapido has been banned in Karnataka from today.
To end the dominance of Ola, Uber and Rapido, the then Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy had talked about starting an independent app service. However, after a few days, the government refused to take the decision. Now the present government has banned Ola-Uber due to exorbitant fare collection. If the order is not followed, a case will be registered against the company and the vehicle owner.
The move comes after complaints from passengers. A complaint was made to the Transport Department that the cab companies are charging a minimum fare of Rs 100 even if the distance is less than 2 km. According to the government guideline, the maximum fare for auto fare up to 2 km is fixed at Rs 30. After this, 15 rupees can be charged for every km.