- Rapido will provide 25 electric bikes (EV) for women captains who are struggling financially
- Currently, Rapido has over 100 active female captains in Chennai, and with the launch of Bike Pink service, it aims to onboard more than 500 active captains in the next 3 months
- Rapido will also provide safety and driving skill training to these female captains in collaboration with various NGOs
- ‘Bike Pink’ service will enable women to earn between Rs. 800 and Rs. 1000 per day
- Rapido’s ‘Bike Pink’ Service will be functional around 10+ women colleges in Chennai
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
CHENNAI, SEPT 3
South Chennai MP Dr. Thamizhachi Thangapandian on Sunday flagged off Rapido’s ‘Bike Pink’ service at Urban Square, Kathipara, here. The ‘Bike Pink’ service marks the first-of-its-kind in Tamil Nadu for women riders and captains, underscoring Rapido’s unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment and the creation of new employment opportunities.
இந்நிகழ்வில், ரேப்பிடோ – தலைமைப் பணியாளர் திருமதி.ஷ்ரவ்யா ரெட்டி, இயக்குநர் திரு.ரோஹித் ரத்தோட், ஆலந்தூர் பகுதிச் செயலாளர் திரு.பா.குணாளன், காஞ்சிபுரம் வடக்கு மாவட்ட இளைஞரணி அமைப்பாளர் திரு.கோல்டு பிரகாஷ், பொதுமக்கள் கலந்துகொண்டனர்.#Rapido#RaidoPinkBike
2/2 pic.twitter.com/f9X0zN0F7j— தமிழச்சி (@ThamizhachiTh) September 3, 2023
This unique service is tailored to meet the needs of women riders by providing them with women captains for their daily commute. It will provide more transportation choices for female riders while also ensuring convenient last-mile connectivity.
In Chennai, Rapido Pink will be functional near Green Line Metro stations at Anna Nagar East Metro, Shenoy Nagar Metro, Pachiyappa’s College Metro, Nehru Park Metro, Egmore Metro. The service will also be operational near Blue Line Metro Stations: Little Mount Metro, Saidapet Metro, Nandanam Metro, Teynampet Metro, AG-DMS Metro, Thousand Lights Metro, Government Estate Metro. Other areas where Rapido Pink will be plying include Nungambakkam, Kilpauk, T Nagar, Mylapore, Teynampet, Shenoy Nagar, Egmore, Royapettah, Alwarpet, Thousand Lights, Saidapet, Little Mount, Chepauk, Kotturpuram, Egmore, Triplicane. Rapido Pink service will be functional around 10+ women colleges including Ethiraj college for Women, Stella Maris college for Women, Queen Maris college for Women, MOP Vaishnav college for Women, SIET Women’s college, Quaid-E-Millath college for Women and Chellammal women’s college.
In the first phase of its new service launch, Rapido will provide 25 electric bikes (EV) for women captains who are facing financial challenges. This service will address their need for accessible transportation and income opportunities. Furthermore, Rapido will equip women captains with essential safety and driving skills through comprehensive training programs in collaboration with different NGOs.
Currently, Rapido has over 100 active female captains in Chennai, hailing from diverse and challenging backgrounds. However, Rapido aims to onboard more than 500 active captains in the next 3 months through collaborations with various NGOs. This service will enable women to earn between Rs. 800 to Rs. 1000 per day, translating to a monthly income of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000, all through Rapido’s ‘Bike Pink’ service.
Expressing his enthusiasm for ‘Rapido Bike Pink’ service, Pavan Guntupalli, Co-Founder, Rapido said, “We believe in the power of women to drive change and progress in society. Bike Pink is our way of not only providing last mile connectivity to women riders but also creating meaningful income opportunities for our women bike-taxi captains. We are committed to expanding this service and empowering women from all walks of life.”
Commenting on the service launch, Dr. Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Member of the Parliament, South Chennai Parliamentary Constituency said, “The introduction of Rapido’s Bike Pink service in Chennai is a commendable step forward, offering female riders a reliable mode of transportation and creating more opportunities for women to thrive, both in terms of safe mobility and employment prospects. This pioneering endeavour not only empowers women but also exemplifies the spirit of progress and inclusivity. By providing female captains with opportunities for economic independence, Rapido has taken a significant step towards a more equitable future. I commend their efforts and look forward to witnessing the positive impact this service will have on the lives of women in our city.”
Shravya Reddy, Chief of Staff Rapido said, “I’m thrilled about ‘Bike Pink,’ where women captains will find better earning opportunities in Chennai. This service will help both women captains and riders, and drive women empowerment in the city.”
