Kochi is not the same Kochi anymore. It is now Open Kochi!
Yes, the Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority (KMTA) launched the Kochi Open Mobility Network (KOMN), on Friday, 23rd July, 2021. The event was inaugurated by Advocate Antony Raju, Honourable Minister for Transport, Govt. of Kerala, with the launch of the Yatri app, a cab hailing service, for the first time ever on an open network.
KOMN is enabled by beckn protocol and is the first-of-its kind open mobility network in the world. This definitely is a proud moment for the Govt. of Kerala, beckn and most importantly, the people of Kochi.
Watch the video to know more about KOMN.
KOMN will set the stage for an all inclusive, egalitarian network which will benefit the customer, the driver and the existing service providers. This will also spark an opportunity for new innovations in mobility.
Passengers can now discover and book the best available ride and mode of transportation through their choice of application on the network.
For a cab driver:
For the service providers and applications:
In short, KOMN is an initiative by Kochi, for Kochi, with no external intervention.
Let’s look at some of the highlights from the event.
Honourable Minister Advocate Antony Raju launching the Yatri app
More images from the event…