Google Maps to Offer Metro Ticket Booking in Kochi and Chennai

- Moving Tech Innovations Ltd, the firm behind Namma Yatri, raised $11 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures and Antler, with participation from Google. - The funds will be invested in technology, R&D, and product innovation to empower drivers, integrate public transport, and enhance customer experience. - Moving Tech aims to increase driver earnings and provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable mobility solutions through direct-to-driver and multimodal transportation models. - Originally launched as the Yatri app, Namma Yatri debuted in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Tumkur, and Kochi, and has expanded to Chennai, where it also facilitates metro-ticket bookings. - The company was spun off from Juspay in April 2020 and is led by Shan M S and Magizhan Selvan, who aim to create an impact similar to UPI in India and Linux worldwide. Source: Moneycontrol

I have been in a rewarding career in Chennai for about a decade. Came in as a fresher but now married and have 2 kids. Have an option to move to Noida now. Given cultural differences, elder kid now finds it difficult to adjust at school. Elderly parents dont find the weather and neighbors friendly enough to live with me for more than a month. Remain stuck in the apartment. People who have lived both in Chennai and Noida, please share your experiences on a cost of living and future career options in NCR perspective.

- Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) bus services are now integrated with ONDC. - Passengers can purchase bus tickets using UPI payments through the One Delhi app on the ONDC network. - Apps like Chartr, Tummoc, and WhatsApp will soon be integrated with ONDC for DTC ticket booking. - ONDC is expanding its mobility services, including ride-hailing and metro ticketing in multiple cities. - The initiative aims to democratize ecommerce and enhance public transportation accessibility in Delhi. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/now-dtc-bus-commuters-in-delhi-can-buy-tickets-online-via-ondc/)

- Google Maps is rolling out an AI model to help drivers navigate narrow roads and flyovers in India, using satellite imagery and Street View data to estimate road width and other factors. - The app will now allow users to book local train and metro tickets directly within the app, starting with Kochi and Chennai, and plans to expand to more cities. - Google Maps will show information about over 8,000 EV charging stations, including two-wheeler stations, in partnership with providers like ElectricPe and Ather Energy. - Flyover callouts will be integrated into navigation, providing clearer instructions for drivers, and will be available in 40 cities across India. - Curated lists of popular places to visit will be available in major Indian cities, helping users find top spots like cafes and breakfast places. Source: Techcrunch

Do you miss right turn on fly overs esp when driving also

Is this ola maps effect?

- Krutrim, Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal's AI startup, announced a new pricing structure for Ola Maps on July 18 to attract developers. - The new structure includes a free tier allowing up to 5 million API calls per month, covering APIs like autocomplete and reverse geocoding. - This announcement follows Google's decision to cut Google Maps rates in India by up to 70% starting August 1, 2024, and to accept payments in INR. - Ola Maps' rates for higher volumes are claimed to be 50% of Google's reduced prices, with additional incentives for long-term commitments. - Ola is partnering with ONDC to offer three years of free access to Ola Maps APIs for startups and small businesses, boosting innovation in India's digital commerce. Source: Krutrim Blog

Planning a trip to Kollam, need help with a good cab service that we can hire for sight seeing. Please share if you know any.