The Hatch program is a global initiative by DigitalOcean that provides credits and discounts on computing resources to selected growing technology companies, enabling them to build and scale with less financial worry. Ontra Mobility, a Y Combinator startup, has chosen the Hatch program for its simple, managed infrastructure, which allows it to focus on developing data-driven tools for optimizing public transportation systems. With the help of the Hatch program, Ontra Mobility is able to acquire customers without worrying about cloud costs and build a comprehensive planning and operations platform. The program provides credits, priority support, and access to a thriving community of founders and builders, which has been a lifeline for the team, enabling them to focus on building a user-friendly AI-powered platform that makes public transit more accessible.