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2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘He made dirty expressions’: Woman shares horrendous experience with Delhi Rapido driver

A woman took to social media this week to share a harrowing experience during a ride with Rapido. First of all, the cab came late after enquiring where I was.When it finally came and I got inside, I noticed a few things," the woman said. "He mockingly said he can’t stand my voice for the rest of the ride." "But …

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Hundreds Of Rapido Users Were Left Exposed To Security Breach Due To THIS Vulnerability, Fixed Now

ABP News

Rapido users were highly vulnerable to a security breach in which their personal information could have been exposed to hackers. Security researcher Renganathan P was the first to identify a vulnerability in Rapido’s system that potentially allowed hackers to access personal details, including full names, email addresses, and phone numbers. According to a report by the TechCrunch, over 1,800 feedback …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Bhikhari ki aulad’: Rapido driver tells Mumbai techie over extra charge

Hindustan Times

A Mumbai-based techie claims she was abused and threatened by a Rapido driver who first tried to overcharge her and then asked her to cancel the ride after she declined. A Rapido driver allegedly abused a customer after asking her to pay extra The techie explained that she had booked a cab through ride-hailing service Rapido. “Pel dunga” “Cancel kar …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rapido fixes a bug that exposed the personal data of thousands of users and drivers

India TV News

A significant bug in Rapido, an Indian bike-taxi aggregator app has exposed sensitive personal data of thousands of users and drivers across the country. Security risks of exposed data The exposed data posed a significant risk, which was potentially enabling the cybercriminals to launch large-scale social engineering attacks or sell the information on the dark web. Over 1,800 feedback forms, …

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1 month ago

Bengaluru Uber-Rapido rider claims to earn ₹80,000 monthly, Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma reacts

Hindustan Times

The concept of bike taxis has witnessed remarkable success across Indian cities in recent years. In Bengaluru, an Uber-Rapido rider claimed to earn ₹ 80,000 monthly, shocking social media users. Watch the clip here: Praise from Paytm founder Adding to the buzz, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma shared the clip, lauding India’s tech-driven gig economy. These colleagues are building a …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ride Services Provide One Vehicle Number, Another Vehicle Comes to Pick You

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Even as there is a rising patronisation of Ola and Rapido ride services across cities, an unusual issue has cropped up. The auto or bike that arrives to pick up the customer often has a different registration number than the one shown in the app. Ola and Uber advise that we check the vehicle number before starting the ride.” …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rapido to launch pool taxi services to Bengaluru airport starting at ₹350: Report

Hindustan Times

Ride-hailing platform Rapido is gearing up to launch taxi pooling services for Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, aiming to offer shared and cost-effective transportation options, Indian Express reported. Rapido aims to make airport-to-city travel more affordable by launching a pooling service According to report, Aravind Sanka, co-founder of Rapido, announced the initiative during the EV & Future of Mobility session at …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Journalist, also a part-time Rapido driver, killed by speeding BMW in Chennai, thrown 100 metres on impact: Report

Hindustan Times

A video journalist was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Chennai’s Maduravoyal-Tambaram elevated bypass on Tuesday night. Chennai hit-and-run claims life of video journalist, police hunt driver. Pradeep Kumar, who worked for a Telugu news channel and also operated as a part-time Rapido driver, was riding his bike when a speeding BMW car collided with him. 25-year-old killed in Chandigarh …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rapido almost halves losses to Rs 370 crore in FY24

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Rapido, the ride-hailing platform based in Bengaluru, has reportedly halved its losses to Rs 370 crore for FY24, down from Rs 675 crore the previous year. Despite the losses, Rapido’s revenue grew significantly, reaching Rs 648 crore in FY24, a 46.3% increase compared to Rs 443 crore in FY23. The company also highlighted a substantial rise in its …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Man explains how Rapido rides are a 'fitness hack' on Bengaluru's 'patchy roads'

India Today

A Bengaluru-based entrepreneur has gone viral with a satirical post about the city’s infrastructure, as he humorously claimed that his Rapido rides double as a “fitness hack.” Saurabh Aggarwal shared on LinkedIn that a gym membership isn’t necessary in Bengaluru, where daily commutes offer a “full core and quad workout” due to the “patchy” roads. “Why my Rapido rides in …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aravind Sanka Shares Tips for Young Entrepreneurs at ABP Southern Rising Summit

ABP News

Rapido co-founder Aravind Sanka shared valuable tips and insights for young entrepreneurs at the 'Southern Rising Summit' by ABP Network. He emphasized the importance of the will to start and the power of shamelessness in achieving success. Sanka highlighted Rapido's growth and impact in India, with over 20 lakh drivers working on their platform and 4 lakh people in Hyderabad …

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4 months ago

Rapido enters unicorn club with $200 mn fundraise led by WestBridge Capital

Live Mint

Bengaluru: Ride-sharing platform Rapido has raised $200 million in its series E funding round led by WestBridge Capital at a valuation of $1.1 billion, the company said in a statement on Thursday. “With this new infusion of capital, we are eager to explore and expand our offerings…Over the past year, we've experienced significant growth, with our daily rides surging to …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why auto-taxi drivers are furious with Uber and Ola but not Rapido

India Today

If you’re living in Delhi or the NCR and struggling to book an Ola or Uber today, you’re not alone. Kishan Verma, president of the Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union, says the protest is driven by high commissions and allegations of unethical activities by private Ola and Uber bike taxi drivers, including involvement in alcohol, drug, and smuggling trades. …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi-NCR launch 2-day strike; demand ban on Ola, Uber

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: The transportation services in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region were affected on Thursday following a two-day strike launched by the unions of auto and taxi drivers. Kishan Verma, president of the Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union, said that cab aggregators such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido are affecting their livelihoods and eating up their …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paytm, Google Pay, PhonePe UPI transactions are putting your safety at risk

India Today

A year ago, when Diksha, an 18-year-old girl from Bengaluru, uploaded a tweet with her GPay scanner displayed along with the UPI ID, she never thought that it would end up in her getting harassed by a 44-year-old ‘married man’. In case you weren't aware, UPI is a digital payment system that combines multiple bank accounts into a single mobile …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Are inDrive, Uber, Ola, Rapido bike taxis really safe? Women share horror stories

India Today

“Location shared” “Keep the maps open” “Ask the driver to avoid unfamiliar routes” “Ask the driver to leave us 2 minutes before our home so they can’t know our exact location” You might have taken these precautions if you’re a woman who has taken a public vehicle or booked a vehicle through an aggregator app like Ola, Uber, Rapido, or …

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6 months, 1 week ago

23-year-old Google techie alleges Bengaluru Rapido driver's rash driving left her with injured leg: ‘I can’t imagine…'

Hindustan Times

A 23-year-old Google software engineer, a resident of Whitefield Bengaluru, took to X to share a post alleging that rash driving by a Rapido driver left her injured and in hospital. A 23-year-old Google techie shared this photo alleging she suffered these injuries after taking a Rapido bike in Bengaluru. “Never taking a Rapido bike again,” the Bengaluru Google techie …

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8 months ago

Rapido to offer free rides to voters on polling day in Delhi, announces Chief Electoral Officer

India TV News

Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In order to ensure maximum participation of voters, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi P Krishnamurthy has announced a partnership with bike ride-sharing company Rapido to provide free of charge ride to eligible voters from polling booths to their home on the polling day. The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer informed, "Chief Electoral Officer of …

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8 months ago

Commuters in Chennai grapple with a new problem: finding cabs and autos

The Hindu

As detours and traffic diversions have become the norm in many areas of the city, because of Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II work, commuters have been grappling with a new issue — difficulty in getting cabs and autorickshaws. Ganga Sridhar, a resident of R.A. Puram, says that be it peak or non-peak hours, autorickshaw and cab drivers either cancel the …

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8 months ago

Rapido offers free rides to voters to polling stations in Hyderabad, other cities

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Voters across Hyderabad and also in Karimnagar, Khammam and Warangal in Telangana will be provided free bike taxi, autorickshaw and cab rides on May 13, polling day in the state, by a ride hailing platform. On election day, voters can avail free rides on the Rapido app using the code 'VOTENOW' and get a free ride to exercise their …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Best Bajaj pedestal fan: Top 6 picks for customisable and efficient cooling solutions for years to come

Hindustan Times

Pedestal fans, in general, are essential additions to any space, offering a cost-effective and energy-efficient means of maintaining a cool environment. With built-in voltage protection and overload thermal protector, it's engineered to withstand daily use Specifications of Bajaj Neo-Spectrum 400 mm Pedestal Fan: Brand: Bajaj Colour: Blue Special Feature: Portable, Oscillating Wattage: 100 Watts Finish Type: Painted Mounting Type: Free …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Poll Phase 2: Show Inked Index Fingers To Get Free Dosas, Rides, Discounts On Beer In Bengaluru

News 18

In a bid to boost turnout in Bengaluru during polling on Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha poll on Friday, several hotels, pubs, and taxi aggregators announced discounts, freebies, and free rides. Discount on beer Though voting day will be a dry day, Deck of Brews, a resto-pub in Bellandur, is decided to offer free mug of beer and discounts …

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9 months ago

Ola, Uber, Rapido Drivers Switch Off ACs to pressurise firms

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Drivers operating on app-based cab platforms such as Uber, Ola and Rapido have announced a ‘No AC Campaign’ in the hot summer in association with the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union to press cab companies to redress their grievances. On Monday, the drivers turned off air conditioning despite the scorching summer temperature exceeding 40º Celsius. Drivers participating in …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Westbridge Capital likely to double down on Rapido

Live Mint

Ride-sharing aggregator Rapido, backed by the likes of Swiggy and TVS Motor, is in the process of securing a $100 million fundraise, led by current investor Westbridge Capital, according to a person familiar with the knowledge of the deal who wished to remain anonymous. “Rapido has received commitments of $70 million or so and is approaching domestic family offices for …

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‘He made dirty expressions’: Woman shares horrendous experience with Delhi Rapido driver

Hundreds Of Rapido Users Were Left Exposed To Security Breach Due To THIS Vulnerability, Fixed Now

‘Bhikhari ki aulad’: Rapido driver tells Mumbai techie over extra charge

Rapido fixes a bug that exposed the personal data of thousands of users and drivers

Bengaluru Uber-Rapido rider claims to earn ₹80,000 monthly, Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma reacts

Ride Services Provide One Vehicle Number, Another Vehicle Comes to Pick You

Rapido to launch pool taxi services to Bengaluru airport starting at ₹350: Report

Journalist, also a part-time Rapido driver, killed by speeding BMW in Chennai, thrown 100 metres on impact: Report

Rapido almost halves losses to Rs 370 crore in FY24

Man explains how Rapido rides are a 'fitness hack' on Bengaluru's 'patchy roads'

Aravind Sanka Shares Tips for Young Entrepreneurs at ABP Southern Rising Summit

Rapido enters unicorn club with $200 mn fundraise led by WestBridge Capital

Why auto-taxi drivers are furious with Uber and Ola but not Rapido

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi-NCR launch 2-day strike; demand ban on Ola, Uber

Paytm, Google Pay, PhonePe UPI transactions are putting your safety at risk

Are inDrive, Uber, Ola, Rapido bike taxis really safe? Women share horror stories

23-year-old Google techie alleges Bengaluru Rapido driver's rash driving left her with injured leg: ‘I can’t imagine…'

Rapido to offer free rides to voters on polling day in Delhi, announces Chief Electoral Officer

Commuters in Chennai grapple with a new problem: finding cabs and autos

Rapido offers free rides to voters to polling stations in Hyderabad, other cities

Best Bajaj pedestal fan: Top 6 picks for customisable and efficient cooling solutions for years to come

Lok Sabha Poll Phase 2: Show Inked Index Fingers To Get Free Dosas, Rides, Discounts On Beer In Bengaluru

Ola, Uber, Rapido Drivers Switch Off ACs to pressurise firms

Westbridge Capital likely to double down on Rapido