Rapido launches "Auto Dost" initiative to empower auto captains and introduces "Night Rider" to ensure rider safety in Bengaluru
Rapido launches "Auto Dost" initiative to empower auto captains and introduces "Night Rider" to ensure rider safety in Bengaluru
● Riders who utilize Rapido services between 10 pm and 6 am will receive a safety check call from the Rapido call center after completing their ride.
● Rapido aims to continually enhance the benefits offered to captains under the Auto Dost initiative, ensuring their satisfaction and success.
Bengaluru, July 05 2023: Rapido, India's leading bike taxi platform, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative initiative, "Auto Dost," aimed at providing exceptional support to local auto drivers. Additionally, Rapido has introduced a new safety feature called "Night Rides Check" to ensure the well-being of riders travelling between 10 pm and 6 am.
Auto Dost: Empowering Bengaluru Auto Drivers
Rapido recognizes the invaluable role played by Bengaluru local auto drivers in providing reliable transportation services to riders across the city. Through the Auto Dost initiative, Rapido is committed to delivering best-in-class support to its auto captains, solidifying its position as a competitive differentiator in the market.
As part of Auto Dost, Rapido offers a range of benefits to its captains, including:
● Commission less than Rs. 15 on every order, ensuring their earnings are maximized.
● Unlimited cancellations with a cancellation amount of Rs. 10, providing flexibility for captains in managing their rides.
● Pickup charges of Rs. 10 on every ride, acknowledging the efforts of captains in reaching the riders promptly.
● A dedicated captain support center for prompt and efficient resolution of any queries or concerns.
Rapido aims to continuously enhance the benefits offered to captains under the Auto Dost initiative, ensuring their satisfaction and success.
Night Rides Check: Ensuring Rider Safety
Rapido places the safety of its riders as a top priority. To address concerns during late-night travel, Rapido has introduced the Night Rides Check feature in its app. Riders who utilize Rapido services between 10 pm and 6 am will receive a safety check call from the Rapido call center after completing their ride.
The Night Rides Check serves as an additional safety measure, providing riders with peace of mind during their late-night journeys. This feature emphasizes Rapido's commitment to ensuring the security and well-being of its riders at all times.
According to Pavan Guntupalli, Co-founder of Rapido, the event celebrates commitment and quality among their driver-partners, who contribute to the company's success. He further adds, “Our Rapido Captains are the backbone of our business, and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication. They have been instrumental in making Rapido a household name in Bengaluru and we are proud of their achievements. We believe in fostering a supportive ecosystem for our auto captains while prioritizing the safety of our riders. The Auto Dost initiative is a testament to our commitment, launching this initiative will not only boost our captains’ morale but also improve our retention rate and the Night Rides Check feature further strengthens our efforts in providing a secure and reliable transportation experience.”
In the recent Rewards and Recognition (R&R) event in Bengaluru, Rapido announced the initiative of “Auto Dost” and “Night Rider”. The event celebrated the hard work and dedication shown by the Bengaluru Auto Captains who have played an instrumental role in Rapido's success in the city. Rapido's Rewards and Recognition event comprised 500 of its auto captains who were given gifts with a combined monetary reward of Rs 10 lakhs based on the rides that they have completed. The top winners also received TVs, and other gifts in recognition of their constant dedication to logging the most rides possible in the city. The company is committed to supporting its Auto Captains and providing them with the best working conditions and incentives to help them grow their business.
About Rapido:
Rapido is a bike and auto taxi service spread widely across all of India from Tier I to Tier III cities. The app allows you to book bike taxis with the minimum wait time, and maximum safety and is super easy on your pockets.
How does it work?
Download the app on iOS/android, login from your account, and start booking. Once booked, the amount and captain details appear on the homepage and our captains are at the pick-up location in no time. To ensure your safety, our captains carry an additional helmet which is given once the captain arrives and at no additional cost. Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. With Rapido around, let’s keep the traffic excuses at home and explore our cities.
