Namma Yatri Launches Namma Santhe, A Shopping Platform for Drivers

Bengaluru-based Namma Yatri launched Namma Santhe in partnership with Keystones, as per news reports. The platform is available to the 7.71 lakh drivers who were enabled on Namma Yatri as of August 15, 2026.  

Drivers can use the service through Namma Yatri's office in Koramangala, Bengaluru, or through the Namma Yatri app. They can either have their orders delivered to their homes in Bengaluru or pick them up from a location provided through the app. 

What Drivers Can Buy? 

Namma Santhe will initially sell mobile phones and accessories, three-wheelers, automotive products, rain covers, safety items, electronics, household products, personal care items, bags and work accessories. 

The idea is to help drivers save money on things they regularly need. Namma Yatri said items such as groceries, school uniforms, rain covers and engine oil can take up a part of a driver's earnings. 

Drivers can also buy products through the app. Namma Yatri driver Chandrashekar S bought a double-battery car washer kit through the platform and said the price was lower than what he found elsewhere. 

No Margin on Sales 

Namma Yatri said it will not take a margin on products sold through Namma Santhe. 

Keystones sources products directly from original equipment manufacturers, manufacturers and authorised distributors. The products are checked for authenticity, quality and warranty support before being listed. 

Prices are set after checking what the same products cost in shops and online. Keystones also negotiates bulk and institutional rates with suppliers, with the savings passed on to drivers wherever possible. 

There is no minimum purchase requirement. A driver's purchases are also not linked to their earnings, EMI or the number of rides they get through the platform. 

More Products Planned 

Namma Santhe is the third part of Namma Yatri's model, along with Samaj and Sarkar. The company also has programmes such as Mahila Shakti for women drivers, low-cost credit and savings programmes. 

Namma Yatri plans to add more products based on what drivers use regularly. It also wants to eventually extend the service to drivers' families and make it a wider household benefits platform. 

Namma Yatri said it has more than 1.6 crore registered users, 1.3 million monthly active users and 7.71 lakh enabled drivers. Its drivers have completed more than 14.98 crore trips and earned around ₹2,627 crore through its direct-to-driver, commission-free model. 

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Conclusion 

Namma Yatri has launched Namma Santhe to give drivers access to everyday products through its app and physical store in Bengaluru. The company said it will not take a margin on these sales, while products will be sourced through manufacturers and authorised distributors. 

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