KMTA to test field impact of taxi, auto apps
The Hindu
The pandemic had delayed the full-fledged launch of Yatri and AuSa apps
The Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority (KMTA) is gearing up to test the field impact of its mobility app named Yatri app and AuSa app that was readied by Ernakulam Jilla Autorickshaw Drivers Cooperative Society, to help taxi operators keep up with the times.
The Yatri app was launched jointly by the KMTA and Beckn Foundation in July 2021. Its advantage over the apps of prominent taxi aggregator platforms who levy up to 30% of the fare as commission, is that drivers need not pay commission to promoters. In addition, cars are operated as per the tariff fixed by the government.
The KMTA has been fine-tuning the Yatri app, and it is expected to get better in a fortnight. It now has the patronage of over 1,000 taxi car drivers. Meanwhile, the pandemic delayed its field-level launch. Drivers are now being exhorted to come under the banner of a dedicated company, to garner benefits like discounts in purchase of spares, tyres, and fuel, official sources said.