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Rapido Secures 5-Year License for Bike Taxis, Autos, Cabs, and Deliveries in Uttar Pradesh
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Moneycontrol•25-09-2026, 17:25
Rapido Secures 5-Year License for Bike Taxis, Autos, Cabs, and Deliveries in Uttar Pradesh
- •Rapido has been granted a five-year license by the Uttar Pradesh State Transport Authority to operate its passenger mobility and delivery services.
- •The license, valid until September 2031, covers Rapido's bike taxis, auto-rickshaws, cabs, and delivery operations under the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicle (Aggregator and Delivery Services Provider) Rules, 2026.
- •The new rules establish a licensing framework, compliance, safety, and monitoring requirements for aggregators and delivery service providers in the state.
- •Rapido currently operates in 70 cities across Uttar Pradesh, completing approximately 3 lakh rides daily with a network of nearly 1 lakh captains.
- •Rapido co-founder Pavan Guntupalli emphasized the opportunity to expand services and strengthen trust with customers and captains while adhering to state regulations.
Key Questions Answered
The licence issued by the Uttar Pradesh State Transport Authority to Rapido is valid for five years, running until September 2031 under the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicle (Aggregator and Delivery Services Provider) Rules, 2026.
The approval covers Rapido's ride-hailing services including bike taxis, auto-rickshaws, and cabs, as well as its delivery operations across the state.
Rapido currently operates in 70 cities across Uttar Pradesh, completing approximately 3 lakh rides a day with a network of nearly 1 lakh captains.
