ONDC

Uber has signed a memorandum of understanding with an Indian government-backed program that aims to make mobility and commerce more accessible across the South Asian nation. The ride-hailing giant said Thursday that it will explore an integration with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to explore integrations with the network and expand range of its mobility offerings on the Uber app. The ONDC is an ambitious initiative seeking to disrupt the country’s fast-growing e-commerce and mobility sectors. Though firms like Amazon and Flipkart have expressed intentions to participate in the open network, their engagement remains limited. “As the Open Network is continuously evolving, MTT (mobility, transport and travel) is certainly a critical sector for us.