– 1.7 lakh people and 70,980 teams participated in the hackathon
Namma Yatri, a community-led mobility app in Bangalore, joined hands with ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) earlier this year to organize Bengaluru’s biggest open mobility challenge. The aim of this event was to improve the city’s transport system and the lives of drivers by fostering a culture of community participation and empowerment.
The hackathon provided a platform for citizens’ from all walks of life to come together and channel their energy and ideas towards finding innovative solutions. It brought together students, professionals, and individuals who collaborated to achieve a common goal. Participants showcased their creativity, empathy, and problem-solving abilities to tackle the pressing issues faced by both the city and its auto drivers.
Spanning 45 days, the hackathon garnered an overwhelming response. With over 4 million visits, an astounding 1.7 lakh people and 70,980 teams eagerly participated in the hackathon, fueled by their shared love for their community and a collective hope for a better future.
The list of winners can be found here.
Speaking about the event, Nitin Nair, Senior Vice President ONDC said, “The event demonstrated the citizens’ commitment to developing sustainable, inclusive, and efficient mobility solutions that would benefit the entire city and community. The event gives hope to transform the future of mobility, fostering a sense of ownership and active participation.”
“It is inspiring to witness the community come together to create solutions for mobility. Few entries like ride booking through Whatsapp, Co-pilot for auto drivers, QR code based auto meter are noteworthy. We take this opportunity to thank all the participants for their time and effort. Through active participation and collaboration, people have proven that innovative solutions can be achieved when working towards a common goal.” said Shan MS, Chief Growth Officer, Juspay
Namma Yatri and ONDC remain committed to nurturing and implementing these solutions that emerged from this hackathon, ensuring a brighter and more sustainable future for Bengaluru.
About Namma Yatri: A leading mobility solutions provider committed to transforming the transportation landscape and enhancing the travel experience for individuals in Bengaluru and beyond. Their mission is to create sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions that prioritize the needs of the community.
About Juspay:
Juspay is a leading Indian payment innovator that specializes in providing innovative payment solutions to businesses of all sizes. With over a decade of experience in the digital payments space, Juspay has become a trusted partner for leading companies across various sectors; such as – OLA, Cred, JIO, Airtel, Makemytrip, ICICI, Axis Bank, TATA Cliq etc. The company is known for its cutting-edge technology, robust security, and exceptional customer support. Juspay handles over 50Mn transactions every day maintaining best in class uptime of 99.95%
About ONDC: Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a Section 8 company, is an initiative of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India to create a facilitative model that revolutionizes digital commerce, giving greater thrust to penetration of retail e-commerce in India. ONDC is not an application, platform, intermediary, or software but a set of specifications designed to foster open, unbundled, and interoperable open networks.
