Yango launches as the cheapest ride hailing app in Nepal

A new ride-sharing app is here in Nepal with the cheapest fare rate. Yes, you heard that right, we have now Yango being launched here in a trial phase. It’s a tech ecosystem that offers ride sharing, e-grocery, maps, and delivery services in over 30 countries. Here in this article, we’ll talk about the Yango App and its services in general.

Yango App Overview:

About Yango

Originating as a brand under Yandex Taxi, Yango has evolved into an independent tech ecosystem headquartered in Dubai. Operating in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, Yango offers a range of services, including ride-hailing, delivery, and digital solutions.

And to bring it here in Nepal, taximandu and Yangoi have entered into a partnership. Arjun KC, Managing Director of Taximandu, said, “The experience of international technology will now be available to Nepali passengers and drivers as well.”

A New Player with Promo Offers

Yango’s entry into Nepal introduces a fresh competitor to established services like Pathao and InDrive. Leveraging its global experience, Yango plans to collaborate with local taxi operators and drivers and provide the cheapest fare to customers. As part of the promotional offer, bike rides are available at a minimum of 40 rupees and taxi rides at NPR 180, during this soft launch. Not to worry, riders are also getting a bonus scheme. In fact, only a 3% commission rate is levied for the next three years.

• For Drivers: Yango offers a low commission rate of around 3% per ride, much lower than competitors, to attract drivers, along with special launch bonuses. Drivers are paid weekly, depending on their local partner.
• For Riders: Yango keeps fares competitive by taking its revenue from driver commissions. Riders benefit from upfront fare estimates, ensuring pricing transparency.

Features of Yango

Like every other ride-sharing app, Yango also works pretty much the same. Here are some features of this app:

• Real-Time Tracking: Passengers can monitor their rides in real-time, enhancing transparency.

• Transparent Pricing: The app provides upfront fare estimates, ensuring clarity for passengers.
• Display Traffic: This app can also show the en route traffic, just like Google Maps, to plan your route and schedule accordingly.
• Safety Features: Yango says it has included 20 safety features to ensure the safety of both passengers and drivers.

Can Yango App Compete?

Nepal’s ride-sharing market is rapidly growing, led by platforms like Pathao, inDrive, Tootle, and JumJum. Pathao offers ride-sharing, food delivery, and parcel services across major cities, while inDrive has become the most downloaded app in the country with its unique fare negotiation model between drivers and passengers.

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And Yango is making its debut in Nepal’s ride-hailing sector with a strategy centered on offering a notably low commission rate—around 3%—to attract drivers, which could result in better ride availability and more affordable pricing for users. Setting itself apart from competitors, Yango provides upfront fare estimates, offering a straightforward and transparent alternative to InDrive’s bargaining-based model and Pathao’s fluctuating pricing.

While rivals like Pathao and InDrive have already built extensive networks and expanded into services like deliveries, Yango is focusing solely on ride-hailing, aiming to establish itself through driver-friendly incentives and a simplified pricing approach. And with the cheaper rates, Yango can penetrate quite well into a price-sensitive market like Nepal. Only if it could retain the same after its trial/promo period!