Long bank queues in India? There's an app for that!


India's shock decision to withdraw the two largest denomination notes from circulation has caused hours-long queues to form outside banks nationwide.-AFP

New Delhi (AFP) - Huge bank queues have become an ubiquitous sight across India after the government suddenly withdrew the two highest denomination notes from circulation two weeks ago -- but now you can hire-a-queuer online.

New Delhi-based startup BookMyChotu -- a play on the Hindi word "chotu" meaning "little one" -- is cashing in on the cash crunch, offering a solution for those willing to pay someone to stand in line for them.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

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