Google backs Indian open-source Uber rival
Google invests in Namma Yatri, an open-source, no-commission ride-sharing app in India challenging Uber and Ola.
MAIN POINTS
- Google supports Namma Yatri, an open-source ride-sharing app.
- Namma Yatri operates on the Indian government's Open Network for Digital Commerce.
- The app challenges Uber and Ola with a no-commission model.
TAKEAWAYS
- Namma Yatri is gaining market share from established ride-sharing giants.
- The app's no-commission model is a key differentiator.
- Government-backed interoperability enhances Namma Yatri's appeal.