Rapido, India’s top ride-sharing platform, has announced a major market expansion across West Bengal, launching its Bike Taxi and Auto services in 15 new cities, including Murshidabad, Malda, Kharagpur, Bardhaman, and Jalpaiguri. With this strategic rollout, Rapido now offers operations in every district of the state, marking a significant push toward its goal of scaling up to 500 cities nationwide.
This expansion is expected to significantly boost Rapido’s regional footprint and user base, which currently enables over 4 million daily rides across India. As part of its gig economy growth strategy, Rapido aims to create 1 lakh new jobs through the onboarding of local captains—micro-entrepreneurs offering flexible transport services.
Rapido’s services are likely to improve intra-city connectivity, benefiting traders, small businesses, and commuters navigating narrow lanes and congested routes. Co-founder Pavan Guntupalli highlighted that the initiative not only enhances mobility infrastructure but also drives economic development by offering new livelihood avenues. Rapido plans to work with local stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and compliance in all newly added locations.
