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Journey of Namma Yatri

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Session Description

In this session, we will delve into the journey of creating Namma Yatri, a groundbreaking platform transforming India's mobility landscape. Conceived by a team of tech enthusiasts driven by first principles, Namma Yatri has redefined urban transportation with its zero-commission model and driver-first approach. Our vision is to replicate the impact of UPI in payments within India and Linux worldwide, aiming to become the leading open-source mobility platform both locally and globally.


We will explore the technical and community-driven aspects that have propelled Namma Yatri to the forefront of sustainable mobility solutions. Key highlights include:


  • Driver-First Approach: Prioritizing drivers’ needs and earnings, creating a positive flywheel effect that enhances both driver satisfaction and customer experiences.

  • Zero Commission Model: Transitioning from a middleman-heavy system to a subscription-based model where technology acts as an enabler, not an intermediary, ensuring fair pricing and transparency.

  • Open Source, Open Data, and Open Protocols: Leveraging open-source principles, open data, and protocols like Beckn and ONDC to create an open, scalable, and interoperable mobility network.
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  • Multimodal Transport Integration: Our next big bet—integrating public transportation with Namma Yatri to enable seamless multimodal trips. This initiative aims to solve the first and last-mile connectivity challenge, providing users with a comprehensive and efficient travel experience.

We invite the open-source community to join us in this exciting journey. By contributing to our open-source codebase, you can help shape the future of mobility in India and globally. Together, we can build a more inclusive, transparent, and efficient transport system that benefits everyone.

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Speakers

Magizhan Selvan
CEO Namma Yatri, Moving Tech Innovations Pvt Ltd
Magizhan Selvan

Magizhan Selvan (Mags) holds an engineering degree from CEG, Anna University, and an MBA from IIM Bangalore. With over a decade of experience in the software industry and a brief but impactful stint in his family business, Mags has served as the Chief Product Officer at Juspay for more than seven years. He has spearheaded the development of large-scale, highly reliable products, including Digital Public Infrastructure projects like BHIM for UPI payments and now Namma Yatri for Beckn/ONDC mobility. Mags loves being hands-on, be it coding or auto-driving, and has empowered many product folks to integrate closely with development through DSLs, enhancing overall productivity.

Reviews

I think we need this talk on how Open Source can enable drivers and riders and about building a mobility platform on open-source tools. Also the last part where they are inviting many others to join in this OS mission to make it a better and transparent place. I think it would encourage many listeners to join hands in contributing to their FOSS project.
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