Rapido
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad commuters hit by transport strike, other cities affected too
Hyderabad: The nationwide strike on Saturday, February 7, called by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) and other labour bodies impacted delivery…
- India
Ride-hailing taxi, auto drivers observe day-long strike
Mumbai: A union of app-based taxi and autorickshaw drivers has called a day-long strike on Saturday, February 7, to press various demands, including redressal of grievances about the installation of panic buttons.…
- Hyderabad
App-based drivers’ strike: Hyderabad airport issues advisory
Hyderabad: Ahead of a nationwide strike called by app-based drivers on February 7, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) issued an advisory outlining available travel options. “In view of a pan-India strike…
- India
Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers to go on strike on February 7
Hyderabad: Transport workers from Uber, Rapido and Ola, among others, across the country will observe an “All-India Breakdown” on February 7 to protest government inaction and fare exploitation by app-based aggregator platforms,…
- India
Karnataka High Court lifts ban on bike taxis, Uber welcomes decision
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Friday, January 23, lifted the ban on bike taxis, dismissing the earlier order that had stopped the operations of two-wheeler transport. Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy…
- Offbeat
Goa: Female Rapido driver helps tourist reach hotel, wins hearts online
In a heartfelt moment of female camaraderie, a Rapido driver helped a woman tourist who was stranded on the streets of Goa, after Google Maps had misled her (like it always does).…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra govt, Rapido launch driver-cum-guide services to promote tourism
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday introduced a driver-cum-guide service in collaboration with bike taxi aggregator Rapido to enhance tourist experience and convenience. Tourism Minister K Durgesh said drivers with good…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru Rapido driver accused for harassing woman passenger arrested
Bengaluru: A Rapdio driver accused of harassing a woman passenger while she was returning to her accommodation has been arrested, police said on Sunday. The incident allegedly occurred on November 6, came…
- India
Bengaluru: Rapido bike rider booked for molesting woman on ride
Bengaluru: A Rapido bike driver in Bengaluru was charged with sexual harassment after a woman recorded him allegedly trying to grab her legs during the ride on November 6. The woman posted…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru driver uses look-alike Rapido app to rip off passenger
A new scam is on the rise, a Bengaluru man described an ordeal where a cab driver asked him a higher price, revealing that he used a different app with the same…
- Bangalore
Rapido auto driver gropes woman passenger in Bengaluru; terminated
A Rapido auto driver has been booked for allegedly molesting a woman passenger during a ride in Bengaluru last week. The incident occurred on September 8. Hanumanthappa H Talawar reportedly picked the…
- India
Centre’s new guidelines legalise bike taxis; Uber, Rapido breathe easy
The centre announced Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines (MVAG) 2025 on Tuesday, July 1, bringing much-awaited relief to app aggregators like Uber and Rapido who welcomed the legislation calling it a major step…
- Hyderabad
Rapido, Ola, Uber face backlash over bike taxis in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has demanded immediate action against ride-hailing platforms Rapido, Ola, and Uber for illegally operating bike taxi services in Hyderabad. The union alleges these…
- Hyderabad
Rapido rider fatally attacked in Hyderabad over ride to woman
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a 23-year-old Rapido rider was brutally assaulted in Hyderabad. The incident took place near Lingampalli railway station. Due to the assault, the victim who is identified as…
- India
Uber, Rapido bike taxi services halted in Karnataka after HC directive
Bengaluru: Bike taxi services operated by app-based aggregators came to a standstill in Karnataka on Monday, June 16, following the High Court’s directive to suspend operations. Complying with the order, bike taxi…
