Rapido secures five-year cab licence in Karnataka, to operate till 2031
The company said the licence will provide greater continuity to its users while allowing Rapido to expand its cab services within the state.
Rapido has secured a five-year cab licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority, valid until August 2031. This licence, issued under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, provides Rapido with a stable regulatory framework for its operations in the state. The mobility platform currently operates across 21 cities in Karnataka, supporting over 3.14 lakh captains and more than 2.04 crore registered customers.
The licence will strengthen Rapido's ability to support the state's urban transport ecosystem, focusing on safe, reliable, and technology-enabled mobility. Additionally, Rapido has been integrated into the Urban Mobility Mission announced by the Karnataka government, working on priorities such as commuter access, urban travel, technology integration, safety, and service reliability.
Co-founder Pavan Guntupalli emphasized that the licence would enable Rapido to strengthen its cab offering while continuing to operate in full compliance with the state framework, prioritizing safety, service reliability, and earnings for captains.
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