Rapido announced it will offer free bike taxi, auto, and cab rides to voters in Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, and Warangal on May 13, election day. Teaming up with the Chief Electoral Officer s office, Rapido aims to boost voter turnout and awareness. Residents can use the code VOTENOW to access complimentary rides and participate in the electoral process. Rapido s nationwide campaign involves deploying over 10 lakh captains in more than 100 cities to provide free transportation on election day.
This petition comes after reports of unrest and clashes between auto drivers and bike taxi operators, and a ban on bike taxis was one of the major demands of the auto unions.
This petition comes after reports of unrest and clashes between auto drivers and bike taxi operators, and a ban on bike taxis was one of the major demands of the auto unions.
Bike-taxis provide an affordable form of transportation for metro commuters’ daily needs. But the bike-taxi industry is at a critical juncture where the future of the industry hangs in a balance. Despite recognition of motorcycles as valid ‘transport vehicle’ from the central government since 2004, absence of clear state-wise regulations has resulted in bans in some states and strong opposition from auto-rickshaws and cabs in others.