Odisha CM Launches and Dedicates Odisha Yatri App to the State, Empowering Drivers and Enhancing Commuter Safety

In a landmark move to transform the state’s transportation system, the Honourable Chief Minister of Odisha Shri. Mohan Charan Majhi, today launched Odisha Yatri, an integrated mobility platform designed to benefit both drivers and passengers. This initiative, a collaboration between the Government of Odisha, Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC), Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), and

Moving Tech (the parent company of Namma Yatri), is now live on the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) network.

The app aims to empower drivers with a zero-commission, direct-payment model, while offering passengers a seamless and convenient travel experience. Odisha Yatri connects drivers directly with passengers, ensuring fair fares, enhanced safety, and improved livelihood for drivers.

Key Highlights of the Launch:
*Launch by CM: The Honourable Chief Minister of Odisha Shri. Mohan Charan Majhi dedicated the Odisha Yatri app to the people of the state today, urging citizens to use it extensively for their travel needs in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Speaking of the occasion, Shri Majhi, “It is Odisha’s own first ride booking. The app connects drivers directly with passengers, ensuring fair fares, enhanced safety, and improved livelihood for drivers.” The app is integrated with the Police Commissionerate and features advanced safety protocols, ensuring the safety and security of riders.

*Honorary Odisha Yatri T-shirt: The Honourable CM was presented with an honorary Odisha Yatri t-shirt by Mr. Thirumala Naik, Managing Director of CRUT, which owns and operates the Odisha Yatri app.

*Driver Felicitation: The CM also felicitated top drivers using the app and engaged in conversations with them. The drivers expressed their gratitude for the launch of Odisha Yatri, highlighting that it would allow them to receive payments directly from customers without commission deductions. They emphasized how the platform would positively impact their earnings and improve their livelihoods.

Key Features of Odisha Yatri:
* Zero Commission Model: The app operates on a no-commission basis, ensuring that drivers receive the full payment.
*Direct Payment to Drivers: Drivers receive full fare directly, increasing transparency and earnings.
*Affordable and Transparent for Customers: Passengers enjoy fair, transparent pricing with no hidden charges.
*Integrated Mobility: Odisha Yatri integrates various modes of transportation into a unified platform, offering a convenient and holistic solution.
*Enhanced Safety: The app works in close collaboration with the Odisha Police and Transport Departments to ensure a high level of safety for all users.

Future Expansions:
The Odisha Yatri app will soon expand to include public transport booking, real-time tracking, and tourist site ticketing, making it more convenient for residents and visitors. This expansion is expected to coincide with key events like Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar this January.