With the addition of pre-ride ‘Drop Location’ feature, captains will be able to access the drop location of passengers before accepting a ride. According to Rapido, this feature will lead to fewer cancellations.
As per the report, the victim was forcibly taken to a slum, where he was physically assaulted with an iron rod. The perpetrator later took Rs 15,000 from him.
Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has doubled among ecommerce companies and consumer goods makers as they seek to reduce costs and meet carbon emission reduction targets. Companies such as Amazon, Hindustan Unilever, and Coca-Cola are switching to EVs for deliveries. The operating costs of EVs are much lower than diesel or CNG vehicles, leading to substantial savings for operators. Over 100,000 electric cars and a million electric two-wheelers are expected to be sold in India this fiscal year.
he association also advocated for several other changes. They called for a ban on the ride-hailing platform Rapido. Additionally, they requested support for those who lost their jobs or had to sell their vehicles during the COVID-19 pandemic due to financial constraints. “Many drivers had to return to their hometowns. They faced minimum bookings, which resulted in selling their vehicles for survival. We want the government to let them get their jobs back,” added Pasha.