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BringBikeTaxiBack: Why did Karnataka ban bike taxis? Netizens demand reversal

A concerned user opined, “Bike taxis are the backbone of urban gig economy. Breaking it hurts us all.”

Updated: June 21, 2025 13:05 IST

magicpin, industry, ONDC, magicFleet, Ola, Rapido, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai

magicpin’s logistics arm to double monthly deliveries by March

magicpin’s logistics arm, magicFleet, plans to double monthly deliveries by March 2026 after crossing 1.4 million orders. Now among India’s…

June 19, 2025 22:01 IST

Karnataka, bike taxi, two wheelers, Rapido, Ola, uber, Bike Parcel

Karnataka govt probes bike taxi apps for alleged rule violation

Karnataka probes Rapido and Uber for allegedly bypassing bike taxi ban using “parcel” services to ferry passengers. Transport department warns…

June 18, 2025 20:18 IST

bike taxi, industry, ola, rapido, Uber, two-wheeler ride services

Karnataka bike taxi ban kicks in, all major operators suspend services

Bike taxi services by Rapido, Uber, and Ola suspended across Karnataka from June 16, 2025, following a High Court order.…

June 16, 2025 22:07 IST

Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, food delivery, ONDC, customer take rate, discounts, restaurant partners, investment, profitability, breakeven, delivery costs, customer acquisition, commission rates

Rapido Vs Zomato, Swiggy: Can low commission offset high customer acquisition costs?

Rapido’s entry into food delivery with sharply lower commission rates has sparked industry buzz, but analysts remained skeptical. Kotak Institutional…

Updated: June 16, 2025 13:02 IST

Rapido has acknowledged the Karnataka High Court's directive to suspend bike taxi operations from June 16. (Image Source: Reuters)

Rapido vows support for drivers as Karnataka bike taxi ban takes effect

Rapido has acknowledged the Karnataka High Court’s directive to suspend bike taxi operations from June 16, a decision also impacting…

June 14, 2025 21:01 IST

The court's decision, which comes after the state government's clear disinterest in formulating a bike taxi policy. (Image Source: Twitter)

No HC relief, bike taxis to go off road in Karnataka

In a major setback for Rapido, Ola, and Uber, the Karnataka High Court has refused to stay an order suspending…

June 14, 2025 06:12 IST

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Rapido’s disruption bid faces uphill road in food delivery

Rapido enters food delivery to challenge Zomato-Swiggy with low commissions and offline pricing parity. Analysts remain skeptical, citing execution risks,…

June 11, 2025 20:58 IST

rapido, industry, business, GST, revenue, Zomato, Swiggy

Rapido’s Ownly to make online, offline food prices same for customers

Rapido launches Ownly to revolutionize food delivery with zero-commission, no hidden fees, and equal online-offline pricing. Targeting affordability and transparency,…

Updated: June 10, 2025 21:27 IST

Rapido’s big food delivery bet: Can 4-million fleet and cheaper commissions challenge Swiggy, Zomato?

With a lower commission model and no platform fees, Rapido aims to attract restaurants and customers. However, scalability and competition…

Updated: June 10, 2025 14:41 IST

Rapido eyes Rs 125 cr in funding, prepares to enter food delivery segment

Rapido, a ride-hailing service platform, has raised Rs 125 crore from Nexus Venture Partners, according to regulatory filings with the…

Updated: June 10, 2025 11:38 IST

Rapido enters food delivery business: Plans to compete against Zomato, Swiggy with a different food delivery model

In its proposal, Rapido has asked partners to keep its pricing the same on the platform and in-store, with restaurants…

June 9, 2025 17:31 IST

Rapido's Journey: From Startup Failures to Unicorn Status and Beyond. (Image Source: Reuters)

Rapido: How underdogs are turning the tide

How three middle-class engineers proved that sometimes the biggest advantages come from having nothing to lose

Updated: June 9, 2025 13:55 IST

In response, the platforms adjusted their language from “Add a tip” to “Add more (voluntary) to find a ride,” though users say the experience remains largely the same.

Amid CCPA scrutiny, Rapido now charges riders for traffic delays

According to users, the app now imposes a charge of Rs 0.50 per minute for traffic-related delays that exceed 10…

June 4, 2025 14:20 IST

This is not the first time the CCPA has raised red flags over the operations of ride-hailing companies.

‘Pay more, get picked up faster?’ – Uber’s advanced tip feature sparks govt backlash

However, Uber isn’t the only body displaying the advanced tip feature. Platforms like Rapido and Ola have this tipping in…

May 22, 2025 11:11 IST

Vanguard, Ola, industry, Rapido, market, Ola Cabs, Bhavish Aggarwal

Vanguard slashes Ola’s valuation to $1.25 billion, down 80% from peak

Vanguard slashes Ola’s valuation to $1.25 billion—an 80% drop from its 2021 peak—amid shrinking market share and declining revenue. Despite…

May 9, 2025 20:25 IST

swiggy, industry, pyng, quick commerce, Genie, instamart

Swiggy pulls the plug on Genie

Swiggy permanently shuts down its hyperlocal delivery service Genie across cities, shifting focus to higher-margin platforms like Instamart and Bolt.…

May 5, 2025 21:12 IST

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