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Bengaluru drivers turn to Telegram, WhatsApp and zero-commission apps to beat Ola-Uber duopoly

  • Bengaluru's auto and taxi drivers are increasingly using Telegram, WhatsApp, and zero-commission apps to counter Ola and Uber's dominance.
  • These zero-commission apps, often backed by drivers' unions, are providing stiff competition, leading to longer wait times for users on traditional aggregator platforms.
  • Telegram and WhatsApp 'duty groups' help drivers share leads and coordinate trips, ensuring no commission fees and government-fixed fares for passengers.
  • Union-backed apps like Namma Yatri and Nagara Metered Auto are gaining traction, offering higher earnings and instant payments to drivers.
  • Ola and Uber are attempting to retain drivers through rewards programs, microloans, and potential shifts to subscription models.

Source: Moneycontrol

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I support Uber/Ola in this and not the drivers.

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