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Moving Tech Innovations Buys Netherlands’ Automicle to Launch Open, Zero-Commission Mobility in Europe

The deal gives MTI a European beachhead to pitch city-run platforms built on open standards.

Overview

  • MTI, parent of Namma Yatri, announced Thursday it acquired Netherlands-based Automicle, marking its formal entry into Europe.
  • Deal terms were not disclosed, and MTI said Automicle will keep operating independently after the acquisition.
  • Both groups use open protocols such as the Beckn standard and the TOMP API, which help cities run integrated, vendor-neutral systems that meet GDPR rules.
  • MTI reported active talks to roll out services in more European countries and to bring Automicle’s public parking tools to Indian cities.
  • The move tests MTI’s zero-commission model in markets where big apps take a cut of driver fares, with early opportunities flagged in care rides for seniors and people with disabilities.