Rapido's Ownly has captured 10% of the Bengaluru market, while Flipkart has seen two senior-level executives depart. The article also touches upon broader business developments in London.
Rapido has secured a five-year cab licence in Karnataka, allowing the company to operate its services in the state until 2031 and expand its offerings.
Italy's Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, warned parliamentary committees about the risk of rapid security deterioration concerning the NATO KFOR mission.
The Maharashtra government directed app stores to remove Uber, Ola, and Rapido bike taxi services due to operational issues, later clarifying claims about a complete shutdown of these platforms in the state.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted relief to a Rapido driver who was arrested with 15,000 opioid tablets, with the defense arguing the drugs belonged to a passenger.
An individual who escaped from a de-addiction center in Bengaluru allegedly stole a phone, used it to book a ride, and then assaulted the auto-rickshaw driver.
A Bankitalia study reveals that 'buy now pay later' (BNPL) mini-loans are increasingly popular in Italy, particularly among individuals with low incomes and a history of rejected financing, raising concerns about consumer debt.
Over 150,000 metro-linked Rapido rides are booked daily, with Hyderabad alone accounting for more than a million rides per day, indicating significant adoption of the ride-sharing service for last-mile connectivity.
The Indian government has instructed ride-hailing applications like Uber and Rapido to discontinue the practice of allowing customers to tip drivers before a ride, citing it as potentially misleading and manipulative.
A woman has accused a Rapido driver of abandoning her in the middle of the road during heavy rain, leading to a complaint against the ride-hailing service.
The Government of Bosnian-Podrinje Canton (BPK) has resolved the issue regarding NovoRapid (insulin aspart) not being on the essential medicines list, reinstating it and approving refunds for those who purchased it.
A PhD scholar in India is working a 9-5 job and then driving for Rapido until 11 PM, sleeping only 4-5 hours daily, to save money and fulfill his dream of traveling the world.
Maharashtra's cyber department has issued notices to Apple and Google, demanding the removal of ride-sharing applications Uber, Ola, and Rapido from their respective app stores.
The Maharashtra government has instructed Apple and Google to remove ride-hailing applications like Uber, Ola, and Rapido from their app stores. This directive aims to address concerns related to these services.
Former high-earning software engineers in India, impacted by recent tech layoffs, are struggling to meet monthly loan payments and are resorting to alternative employment, such as riding for Rapido, highlighting the financial precarity in the tech sector.
A Delhi commuter claims he was denied a cab ride by a Rapido driver who explicitly stated Muslims were not allowed, an incident captured in an audio clip that has led to the driver's suspension.
The initiative aims to transform autorickshaw and cab drivers from mere transporters of passengers to cultural ambassadors who explain the history and heritage of the region to tourists
A 17-year-old in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, alleged sexual harassment during a Rapido bike ride and recorded a video, leading the company to permanently bar the driver after the video went viral.
Rapido's new 'bike rated by women' feature has garnered positive reactions from users, who view it as a significant step towards enhancing safety and confidence for women commuters.
Uber is engaged in a significant competitive battle in India against Rapido, which has grown to become one of the country's largest ride-hailing service providers since its founding in 2015.
The Maharashtra government has reportedly reconsidered its order to remove Ola, Uber, and Rapido from app stores, just a day after issuing the directive, citing reasons for the change of heart.
A Rapido rider has been arrested in Bengaluru on charges of sexually harassing a woman passenger during a ride, an incident that comes months after a similar arrest in the city.
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Drivers were trained to use translation tools like ‘Bhashini’ app and Google Translate to communicate effectively with international tourists and also given storytelling training to narrate the historical significance of landmarks in an engaging manner