Auto Rickshaw Driver Union (ARDU) of Bengaluru is going to launch their ride sharing app Namma Yatri from Tuesday.
The app was developed in partnership with the Beckn Foundation, which is backed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.
The app already has over 10,000 downloads, reports Hindustan Times.
Besides, the app has been touted as an alternative to those like Uber, Ola, and Rapido.
It was inspired by the success of the Yatri app in Kerala's Kochi and has a similar user interface to its rivals in the Karnataka capital.
The developers claimed that it will provide rides at reasonable prices as there will be no commission paid to an aggregator.
Reviews of the app have already started to flow in on social media. A Twitter user said there are no cancellation charges.
Other apps like Rook might also be launched in the future to counter Ola and Uber.
According to D Rudramurthy, general secretary, ARDU, Namma Yatri will not charge drivers or passengers anything for at least three months.
Passengers will be charged a booking fee of Rs10, which will be paid to the driver for driving to the pick-up point, he said.
The app seems to be gaining acceptance.
Rudramurthy has claimed that about 14,000 drivers and about 20,000 passengers have come onboard. Daily bookings are in the range of 500-1,000.
“We do not ride aggregators,” Rudramurthy said. “We are just a union of auto drivers who have come together to give everyone a better deal. Nobody should feel cheated — neither drivers nor passengers.”