Policy · Mobility & Logistics

Rapido secures five-year cab licence in Karnataka

By Startup Enthusiast · 13 August 2026

What they do

Rapido operates a ride-hailing application across twenty-one cities in Karnataka, offering bike taxis, autos, and cab services

The company secured a five-year cab aggregator licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority, valid until August 2031

The licence gives the platform a formal regulatory framework in its home market while joining the state Urban Mobility Mission

Mobility unicorn Rapido has received a five-year cab aggregator licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016.
The licence is valid until August 2031 and allows the platform to operate four-wheeler ride-hailing services within its home state.
The company currently operates across 21 cities in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Belagavi.
Rapido has onboarded over 3.14 lakh captains [drivers] and serves more than 2.04 crore registered customers in the state.
More than 69 lakh customers in Karnataka have booked cab rides through the mobile application.
The company has also been inducted into the Karnataka government's Urban Mobility Mission to collaborate on transit infrastructure and technology integration.

Rapido operates a digital marketplace connecting commuters with drivers for urban transportation.
The platform expanded from bike taxis into auto-rickshaws, cab bookings, and metro ticket reservations.

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.