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Guntupalli, and SR Rishikesh. In September 2018, reports were that Rapido has over 15,000 registered riders, with average rides of 30,000 per day. Subsequently,
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1320:"Lok Sabha elections 2024 Bengaluru: Rapido offers free rides to senior citizens, differently-abled voters in city"
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946:"Explainer: Why bike sharing app Rapido has been banned across Tamil Nadu"
550:"Startup Street: Rapido Begins Its Delhi City Service Amid Odd-Even Curbs"
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622:"Pawan Munjal, Rajan Anandan invest in bike taxi operator Rapido"
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