Kolkata: The mobility app Yatri Sathi, developed by the West Bengal government, has been adjudged as the best urban transport project by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
Yatri Sathi has already completed over 1.42 crore rides, benefiting over 1.3 lakh drivers and 45 lakh passengers.
Proud moment for West Bengal!
Yatri Sathi, by the IT&E Department, Government of West Bengal, has received the Award of Excellence and the running trophy for Best Urban Transport Project by MoHUA, Government of India.
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The ride-hailing app quickly became popular as it charged passengers lower fares than other mobility apps.
It also made decent profits from Yatri Sathi as it took a minimum cut of the fares, unlike other apps.
Yatri Sathi is mostly used at the Kolkata airport and the Howrah and Sealdah railway stations.