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New ride-hailing platform by T'Puram startup going places
The New Indian Express Kochi
|June 23, 2025
In a city where ride fares can swing with the clock and the weather, a new app is catching the attention of commuters in Thiruvananthapuram.
Launched in May, 'Mapto' is starting to win over users with its promise of fixed fares, no surcharges and zero commission fees.
Developed by Laan Global Technologies Services Pvt Ltd, a Technopark-based startup, the app currently offers autorickshaw services in the city and plans to roll out cab options soon.
The app is gaining popularity among users who are fed up with fluctuating fares and hidden charges. Unlike many platforms, Mapto doesn't alter prices based on peak hours, changing weather, festive seasons or time of day. "There is no drama," says 25-year-old Arya Asok, who recently started using the app for her daily commute. "I know how much I'll pay even before I leave the house. That's not something I could say about other apps. It did have certain bugs initially, but works well now."
This story is from the June 23, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Kochi.
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