<p>Bengaluru: Autorickshaw aggregator Namma Yatri has begun offering cab services on a pilot basis in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/rameshwaram-cafe-blast-case-nia-gets-10-day-custody-of-two-key-suspects-2976730">Bengaluru </a>this week.</p><p>The zero-commission ride-hailing application is set to formally launch cab services on its application early next week, most likely on Tuesday, sources told <em>DH</em>.</p><p>The cab services saw a beta launch a few days ago, with the option to directly hail a taxi reflecting on the application’s home page. It has only now started to gain traction, they said.</p><p>“We are testing out the stability of the system and gauging the demand. Many people have begun taking it up, which is natural, as there was always a customer demand for this,” a source said.</p>.Comet Nova to begin passenger satisfaction survey of Bengaluru's Namma Metro from April 8.<p>The cab fares will follow the ‘zero-commission’ model of how auto-rickshaw rides are priced on Namma Yatri, which is what set the application apart from other ride aggregators during its launch. These are expected to offer a tough competition to existing cab aggregator giants in the city.</p><p>As of now, there is no perceived pushback from the auto-rickshaw driving community, the source said. “They are more than happy to co-exist with cab drivers.”</p>.<p>However, this could not be confirmed by anyone from Namma Yatri as they did not respond to any queries by <em>DH</em>.</p><p>The cab option currently offers three types of taxis: Eco, which are non-AC hatchbacks; Comfy, which are AC sedan cars; and AC SUV rides. The current pricing for Namma Yatri’s cabs is about Rs 10 to Rs 13 lesser compared to another popular ride-hailing application.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: Autorickshaw aggregator Namma Yatri has begun offering cab services on a pilot basis in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/rameshwaram-cafe-blast-case-nia-gets-10-day-custody-of-two-key-suspects-2976730">Bengaluru </a>this week.</p><p>The zero-commission ride-hailing application is set to formally launch cab services on its application early next week, most likely on Tuesday, sources told <em>DH</em>.</p><p>The cab services saw a beta launch a few days ago, with the option to directly hail a taxi reflecting on the application’s home page. It has only now started to gain traction, they said.</p><p>“We are testing out the stability of the system and gauging the demand. Many people have begun taking it up, which is natural, as there was always a customer demand for this,” a source said.</p>.Comet Nova to begin passenger satisfaction survey of Bengaluru's Namma Metro from April 8.<p>The cab fares will follow the ‘zero-commission’ model of how auto-rickshaw rides are priced on Namma Yatri, which is what set the application apart from other ride aggregators during its launch. These are expected to offer a tough competition to existing cab aggregator giants in the city.</p><p>As of now, there is no perceived pushback from the auto-rickshaw driving community, the source said. “They are more than happy to co-exist with cab drivers.”</p>.<p>However, this could not be confirmed by anyone from Namma Yatri as they did not respond to any queries by <em>DH</em>.</p><p>The cab option currently offers three types of taxis: Eco, which are non-AC hatchbacks; Comfy, which are AC sedan cars; and AC SUV rides. The current pricing for Namma Yatri’s cabs is about Rs 10 to Rs 13 lesser compared to another popular ride-hailing application.</p>