# Hyderabad Rapido rider with disability faces frequent cancellations 2026-08-08T13:38:20+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mathrubhumi reports that Sandeep, a specially abled Rapido rider from Begum Bazaar in Hyderabad, says customers often cancel rides after seeing his disability. He tries to earn Rs 1,000 daily but usually falls short, managing only 10 to 15 rides a day instead of his target of 50 to 60. Some riders force him to cancel the booking to avoid a cancellation fee, costing him a Rs 10 penalty each time. Sandeep has been riding for Rapido since the COVID-19 pandemic and says he has applied for other jobs but received no response. He continues to work despite the cancellations, telling passengers, 'I have to earn a living and make my daily bread.' ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: cancellation, disability, discrimination, gig economy, Hyderabad, Rapido Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-rapido-rider-with-disability-faces-frequent-cancellations/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-rapido-rider-with-disability-faces-frequent-cancellations/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.