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Rapido To Launch Women-Only Bike Taxi Service In Karnataka


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The yet to be launched service will cater exclusively to women customers and wille only employ female drivers

With this, the mobility unicorn claims to have set its eyes on generating 25,000 jobs in the city for its women “captains”

This follows Uber, in December 2024, also rolling out a women-only bike ride offerings in Bengaluru

Ride hailing unicorn Rapido is reportedly planning to launch an all-women “Pink” bike service in Karnataka by the end of 2025. 

As per Economic Times, Rapido cofounder Pavan…



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