Popular commute app Rapido assumes a responsible role in national duty with the launch of the “SawaariBadhyata” initiative in Telangana. In collaboration with the Chief Electoral Office of Telangana, Rapido set forth to champion civic engagement during the General Elections 2024, the polling for which is scheduled on May 13.
As part of the initiative, Rapido offers to provide free bike taxi, auto, and cab rides to voters across Telangana, encompassing major cities such as Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, and Warangal on 13th May polling day.
Rapido is also joining hands with the CEO of Telangana to further encourage people to vote in the biggest democracy festival, the company said in a press release on Monday.
To that end, Rapido has organised an event to promote voter awareness at the Lal Bahadur Shastri (LB) stadium in Hyderabad, which was attended by state Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj.
On polling day, voters can avail free rides on the Rapido app using the code ‘VOTENOW’ to exercise their franchise. The initiative aims to facilitate residents’ voting rights and ensure a more inclusive electoral process. This concerted effort aligns with Rapido’s nationwide campaign, deploying over 10 lakh captains across more than 100 cities to provide free rides on election day, the company said.
Rapido’s partnership with the CEO of Telangana reflects its commitment to being a brand that drives positive change for a better society, it said. Rapido’s co-founder Pavan Guntupalli said, “We are undertaking this initiative to ensure that every voter in Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, and Warangal can successfully fulfill their civic duty by casting their votes in the Indian General Election 2024. We have deployed all available resources to us in order to ensure that voters in Hyderabad can participate in the electoral process. We want to specifically ensure that differently abled, and senior citizen voters have equitable access to exercise their democratic right. By extending free auto and cab rides to them, we are redoubling our commitment to inclusivity and social responsibility.”
He further added, “By offering free rides, we are facilitating democracy in action. Our Rapido captains in Hyderabad are more than just drivers; they are ambassadors of civic engagement, enabling greater voter turnout and promoting a more representative electoral system in the world’s largest democracy.”
CEO Vikas Raj said, “Rapido’s initiative to provide free rides to voters during the General Elections 2024 is a commendable step towards promoting voter participation and accessibility. By offering free commute to voters, especially the differently abled and senior citizens, Rapido is facilitating greater inclusivity and ensuring that every eligible citizen can exercise their democratic right. We appreciate Rapido’s partnership and dedication to enhancing the electoral process in Telangana, and we encourage all voters to take advantage of this opportunity to cast their votes.”
Rapido’s partnership with the Chief Electoral Office of Telangana underscores its commitment to being a brand that drives change for a better society, the company said. Through initiatives like this, Rapido continues to demonstrate its dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people across the country. This initiative emphasizes Rapido’s dedication to empower and encourage the voter population of Telangana to exercise their democratic right by casting their vote, it added.
