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Bike taxi service launched

SALEM, FEBRUARY 08, 2019 00:00 IST



Bike taxis hit the road in Salem on Thursday.

E.Lakshmi NarayananE_LakshmiNarayanan

Bengaluru-based Rapido Bike has launched bike taxi service in Salem on Thursday.

The organisation has already launched the service in 25 cities in the country, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchi and Madurai. It was flagged off by M. Nirmal Raj, senior expansion manager, Rapido, Manoj Ravi Kanti, expansion manager and Murugan, city head, Salem Rapido.

Mr. Nirmal Raj said that the aim was to provide economical, convenient and high-quality transport facilities for individual commuters, especially those who need to travel far or have to get somewhere quickly. He said that commuters could travel at an introductory rate of Rs. 15 up to 3 km.

According to him, commuters need to download the Rapido mobile app and book their ride. A rider, also known as a Rapido ‘Captain’, will pick up and drop the customer. The company also issues shower caps and helmets to all its Captains and customers, and puts great emphasis on road safety rules and regulations.

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