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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 19: WAAYU, India's first commission-free food delivery app, is now available on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). ) as a seller's market. This important milestone heralds a new era in the food delivery industry, offering unparalleled benefits to restaurants and consumers by mitigating the commission factor and creating a seamless channel between restaurants and consumers.

Since its launch in May 2023, WAAYU has onboarded over 3,000 restaurants across major cities in India including Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. After launching on ONDC, WAAYU has also been strategically working with two prominent shopper apps on the web – TATA Neu and OLA, making it a channel to generate higher order volumes. This partnership will provide a significant boost to all partner restaurants by providing a steady flow of orders and improving customer experience with no delivery fee.

Additionally, Flipkart's entry as a shopper app on the ONDC network, along with Paytm, Tata Neu, Ola and others, will further strengthen demand generation.

Mandar Lande, CEO and Co-Founder of WAAYU App, shared the vision of the organization: “WAAYU App aims to revolutionize the food delivery market by eliminating commissions to provide a more sustainable and profitable model for the restaurant ecosystem as well. With the support of national and regional authorities, restaurant associations, deep industry experience and easy-to-use cutting-edge technology, WAAYU aims to be the go-to app for restaurants."

Anirudha Kotgire, CEO and Co-Founder, WAAYU App, adds, "WAAYU has taken an important step by launching ONDC that showcases our commitment to providing a seamless and cost-effective home dining experience to our consumers. This strategic expansion aims to bring “WAAYU’s zero-commission model reaches more restaurants and consumers, further democratizing the food delivery ecosystem in India.”

The app was launched in May 2023 and began operations in major cities known for their eclectic food history and iconic restaurants. With its AI-based platform, WAAYU plans to steadily expand across the country in the coming months.

About WAAYU

WAAYU – India's first commission-free food delivery app was developed by Destek Infosolutions Pvt Ltd, a technology company based in Pune, India. Destek was founded by passionate entrepreneurs Mandar Lande and Anirudha Kotgire, who have been instrumental in driving WAAYU's rapid growth and success. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, WAAYU aims to transform the food and beverage landscape through cutting-edge technological solutions and services.

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