Tap Jugnoo app for auto ride

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, January 29

Now, city residents need not wait at signals or haggle for a smooth auto ride.

Jugnoo, the mobile app for India’s first auto-rickshaw service, has made commute hassle-free.

All users need to do is download Jugnoo, register with their email address and start using the service which is now available in Ludhiana. Speaking at the launch of the app, Samar Singla, CEO of Jugnoo, said, “Jugnoo works by connecting commuters with the available autos. Once a user has logged in, his exact location is pin-pointed on a map. When he requests for a ride, the nearest autos receive the request. They have one minute to respond before the request is sent to another set of auto drivers till the ride is accepted. The driver who accepts the ride is directed to the pick-up location. Passengers too can track the location of a three-wheeler on the map in real time, estimate it’s time of arrival and can view the driver’s contact number, photograph and reviews.” Jugnoo charges Rs 20 for the first 2 kilometres and Rs 4.8 per km after that, and 0.8/minute of ride time. Any auto driver can become a member of the Jugnoo team and offer his independent services to commuters. The app can be downloaded from Google Play Store or iOS store for free. For those who do not use Android/Apple phone can call at (9023-121-121) and book an auto.