Launch · Mobility & Logistics

Rapido launches Ownly food delivery service in Bengaluru

By Startup Enthusiast · 10 August 2026

What they do

Rapido operates a ride-hailing platform offering bike taxis, auto-rickshaws, and cabs across multiple Indian cities

The startup has launched its subscription-based meal delivery service named Ownly, partnering with over 20,000 eateries in Bengaluru

The new service aims to challenge incumbents like Zomato and Swiggy by offering lower commissions and combating consumer sticker shock

Ride-hailing major Rapido has expanded its service offerings by launching a subscription-based meal delivery service called Ownly.
The new platform has initially partnered with over 20,000 eateries in Bengaluru, aiming to provide an alternative to existing dominant players.
Co-founder Aravind Sanka noted that about 5,000 of these participating eateries are making their debut in the meal delivery app ecosystem.
The launch comes amid safety scrutiny and regulatory challenges, including an RTO crackdown in Nagpur over unautorised petrol-powered bike taxi operations.
The company also faced public safety concerns after a customer in Bengaluru suffered severe injuries in an accident, leading Rapido to cover ₹20 lakh in medical expenses.

The meal delivery sector in India has been dominated by large incumbents, leaving smaller eateries burdened by steep discounts and heavy commissions.
Consumer frustration over high platform fees and delivery charges, termed sticker shock, created an opportunity for a platform focused on honest pricing.

Rapido operates a digital platform facilitating bike taxi, auto-rickshaw, and cab bookings for urban commuters.
The company accounts for a significant share of India's bike taxi segment and has expanded into four-wheeler cab services.
It generates revenue through user ride bookings and commissions or subscriptions across its mobility and newly introduced delivery verticals.
The firm operates in numerous cities across India, competing with major aggregators like Uber and Ola.
It recently ventured into the food delivery space with Ownly, targeting mom-and-pop shops and local eateries.

Product: A ride-hailing app focused on bike taxis, with expanding mobility and delivery offerings.
Customers: Commuters and riders seeking low-cost transport, plus drivers earning through the platform.
How it makes money: Charges commissions or service fees on rides and related marketplace transactions.
What sets it apart: Uses two-wheelers to provide low-cost, flexible urban transport and matching.
Operations: Operates in multiple Indian cities and is building a broader super-app model.