Move over Uber and Ola, this Bengaluru cab driver launched his own app

Bengaluru may be the IT hub of the country, but it is much more popular for several other reasons on the internet – traffic jams being at the top of the list. That’s why a local cab driver decided to start his own app to combat the hassles.

The cab driver named Lokesh took a bold step to challenge the dominance of Uber and Ola by launching his own app, Nano Travels. The initiative is the perfect ‘Peak Bengaluru’ moment and shows the innovative and enterprising essence of the city.

The news of Lokesh's venture was brought to light by an X user, The Bengaluru Man. He revealed that Lokesh, an Uber driver he encountered, had not only created a ride-sharing application but had also successfully enlisted over 600 drivers to join the platform. In a further nod to technological inclusivity, Lokesh's team launched an iOS version of the app.

“Peak Bengaluru: Mr Lokesh my uber cab driver informed me that he has launched his own app to compete with uber and ola and already has more than 600 drivers on his app. Moreover, today they launched their IOS version for apple too,” reads the caption.

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The post has garnered over 48.5k views and tons of reactions. People were quite impressed with the concept.

One user even speculated whether this was the same enterprising driver who had previously offered him a ride from the airport, suggesting that Lokesh's reputation for industriousness was well-known.

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