Rapido

We are proud that Manasvi Mann, General Counsel and Head of Corporate Affairs & Public Policy at Rapido, has been nominated to the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers.

Rapido is the only ride-hailing platform represented on the Board.

Behind every ride is a Captain building a livelihood and supporting a family. This nomination is an opportunity to bring the mobility sector's perspective to conversations on worker welfare and social security, helping build a more secure and inclusive gig economy.

#GigEconomy #SocialSecurity #FutureOfWork

Clarification Regarding Recent Media Reports

Rapido strongly refutes recent media reports identifying an individual allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad as a “Rapido bike taxi driver.” Such characterisation is misleading and unsupported by the facts available to us.

Upon learning of these reports, we immediately conducted a thorough verification of our records. Based on the identifying details cited in media reports, our internal review indicates that the individual registered on our platform in 2021, with the associated profile remaining inactive for over five years.

Furthermore, Rapido did not operate bike taxi services in Maharashtra between 2023 and 2025.

To date, no investigating agency has approached Rapido seeking information regarding the individual. We remain fully committed to cooperating with the authorities.

We urge media organisations to exercise responsibility and verify facts before publishing claims that could unfairly damage the reputation of Rapido and the lakhs of honest, hardworking Captains who depend on the platform for their livelihoods.

We are deeply concerned by the incident involving Mr. Tiger Shroff and his team, and we are relieved that he is safe. We wish him a swift recovery.

We are aware of media reports mentioning an individual registered as a captain on the Rapido platform. He has not been active as a captain on our platform since 14th October. As is common in India’s larger gig economy, individuals may be registered with several platforms at the same time. On the day of the incident, the individual had used Rapido’s services as a customer.

We are in constant touch with the authorities and are supporting them in their investigation. We responded promptly and have shared all the information requested from us. Rapido has zero tolerance for violence or criminal activity, and we will continue to extend our full cooperation.

India’s new social security rules reflect a modern, future-focused approach to the gig economy. With refined definitions, Aadhaar-linked UANs, and dedicated welfare funds, the framework moves in step with how today’s workforce is evolving.

At Rapido, we welcome this progress. We’re committed to supporting an ecosystem where riders and drivers have access to security, portability, and meaningful opportunities. As the sector grows, a strengthened and well-supported workforce will continue to shape the future of mobility in India.

#GigEconomy #FutureOfWork #WorkerWelfare #EmpoweringIndia #Rapido

Building scale in India requires more than growth; it demands focus, responsibility, and consistent execution.

At #TechSparks2025, Aravind Sanka outlined how Rapido is strengthening the country’s mobility infrastructure through operational discipline, safety-led design, and inclusion by creating impact at every level.

With 5 million rides a day and 3 million captains, Rapido has built a trusted ecosystem that prioritises people as much as performance. Safety remains a core principle, with measures that enable women to move with confidence and captains to operate with reliability.

Rapido’s journey reflects the mindset needed to build lasting enterprises in India. That of purpose, prudence, and scale achieved through trust.

As Aravind noted, Rapido’s success serves as an example for future entrepreneurs who aim to build with conviction and resilience.

#WheelsofBharat