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Rapido gets five-year cab licence in Karnataka till 2031
Rapido has received a five-year cab licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority, valid until August 2031. The licence, issued under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, covers the company's…
The Story in Brief
Rapido has received a five-year cab licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority, valid until August 2031. The licence, issued under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, covers the company's operations across 21 cities in the state. Rapido said it now serves over 2.04 crore registered customers and supports more than 3.14 lakh captains in Karnataka. The company has also been included in the state's Urban Mobility Mission, where it will work with the government on commuter access, safety and technology integration.
The Indian Opinion
This licence gives Rapido a predictable runway in its home market, but the real test is whether it eases Bengaluru's notorious traffic or simply adds more cabs to choked roads. Some critics frame regulation as anti-innovation, yet clear rules benefit commuters and platforms alike. Watch for how the company's integration with the Urban Mobility Mission translates into measurable improvements in travel time or safety, not just corporate press releases.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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