Ola rival Rapido to onboard over 200 women as auto-rickshaw captains; Know the details

Bengaluru-based Rapido is planning to onboard over 200 women as auto-rickshaw ‘captains’ in the coming three months.

The bike and auto taxi aggregator currently has 50 women’ captains’ from varied backgrounds in the city for its ride-hailing service.

To achieve this number in a short period, Rapido will initiate partnerships with several non-governmental organizations located in Coimbatore.

The company will provide essential safety and driving skills through a comprehensive training program in collaboration with the NGOs to ensure the women captains are well-prepared.

With this, The women captains can potentially earn between Rs 800 and Rs 1,000 daily, which means a monthly income ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000.