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Aravind Sanka

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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
How big are we? What will we do with the $180M we have raised last week?
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
I inform you with great honor that @Rapido has been awarded 'Startup of the Year 2021' at the #Startup2021 Awards organized by @BusinessExIndia , @EntrepreneurIND & @FranchiseIndia . I thank our Team, Community, Captains & Users for putting their faith in us! #StartUpoftheYear
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
4 years
Feel safe like our customers #GoRapido
@rapidobikeapp
Rapido
4 years
When we say safety comes first, we mean it. Let's hear what our customers have to say about their Rapido experience. #RideRapido #GoRapido
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Pleased to announce that Rapido has secured another successful round of funding. Kudos to my team for their relentless hard work, that despite the impact of the pandemic, investors are confident about the growth of the affordable mobility sector. #Announcement #Funding
@rapidobikeapp
Rapido
3 years
Our latest funding round is a clear reflection of our efforts and the resultant confidence of the investors in us and the #BikeTaxi industry in India. Moving forward, we strive to make affordable transportation a reality for the masses. #funding
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
500,000+ That's the tweet. More on it later
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
I’ve decided to be proactive on Social Media & LISTEN to what people have to say. What positive reinforcement are you bringing to 2021? #PositiveVibes #entrepreneur #business #Rapido #RapidoBikeTaxi
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Nice meeting you sir @JnanendraAraga . Thanks for supporting our initiative @rapidobikeapp and giving hope to lakhs of youth in Karnataka. Your energy is commendable @dsarunshimoga
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
For the first time, @Rapido is taking the competition to the giants. Within 6 months of inception, #RapidoAuto already provides earning opportunities to over 1,00,000 Captains in 25 cities, with a million #rides completed. Read more here: #Rapido
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
With @rapidobikeapp 's ongoing efforts of reducing our #carbonfootprint , partnering with @ZyppElectric for the pilot run with #EV bike taxis was the way to go! Read the full @BT_India article here: #Rapido #Rapidobiketaxi #Transportation #Delhi
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Our #success can be credited to the simple reason that we didn’t stop - against an industry dominated by a Duopoly, or Covid-19. And that’s the spirit of @rapidobikeapp really, Perseverance and Focus.
@ForbesIndia
Forbes India
3 years
#TakeOne Playing to its strength, conserving cash, sticking to a few cities and not taking on the big players—Ola and Uber—helped @rapidobikeapp gain users, build trust, improve revenue, and attract funding | By @itsmerajiv_07 @sr_rishikesh @sankaaravind
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
No one ever says “I wish I’d spent more time in the office!” No..we regret things that make us feel alive. Like traveling & exploring new cultures & meeting different people. Spending life doing anything else except living as much as possible seems folly! #travel #adventure
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
#Multimodal is the future of transportation in Indian traffic conditions. Proud to share that Rapido is enhancing the #lastmile experience by collaborating with @cmrlofficial to introduce 22 pick-up & drop-off zones at metro stations in Chennai. Read more-
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
It’s an honour for me to have been able to help create employment and make a difference for so many people, especially this past year. Between Apr '20 to Sep '21 alone, Rapido onboarded 6,80,549 new captains, bringing our total to 18,00,854. #Employment #LifeAtRapido
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
By featuring in @Forbes 30 under 30 list as part of Class of 2020, we’ve added another feather to our cap. It validates our efforts and helps us drive the popularity of bike-taxis further in the country. #Rapido #RapidoBikeTaxi Read more here:
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
I’m pleased to share that I authored an article on ‘Leveraging India's two-wheeler population to solve its traffic woes’ which got published in the prestigious TOI (online edition) under Expert Talk Column. Read my article here:
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Rapido stands proud as a brand that is constantly aiming to break the bias where our riders feel safe to with us to reach their destination. Thank you to all our 1.4 million women customers feeling safe on our bike-taxis and choosing our services everyday. #HappyWomensDay
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Aravind Sanka
2 years
As we leap into spring and celebrate Holi, let’s step towards a colourful future together. Wishing you all a joyful and prosperous #Holi .
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Aravind Sanka
2 years
We want to build a platform that is reliable and has both customers and captains (our drivers) satisfied on the same platform.
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
We want to provide the same experience to 100Million+ Customers with various modes of transport is what keeps us busy.
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
In these trying times, the #safety of our captains & customers is paramount to us. Keeping that in mind, we introduced several changes in our working model like mandatory protective #masks , Safety shields, #contactlesspayments & more. Click here for more:
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Mobility in tier 2 and 3 cities had always been an issue. But by introducing #Rapido , we not only allowed for an affordable, quick and safe first and last mile transport option, but also an income source and job-creation. #SubUrbanIndia #BikeTaxis #ProblemSolving
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Post the successful pilot run in Delhi, @rapidobikeapp will soon be looking at adopting more #EVs into our fleets. They bring a #sustainable future, which is the need of the hour if we want to save the #environment . Click here to read more benefits:
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Sometimes there will be issues that you just cannot fix, like societal stigmas. In situations like these, as the entrepreneur, you will need to find a solution that will assuage your customers and also bolster faith in your company. #SankaSays
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Our Head of Engineering, Srivatsa Katta, recently interacted with PC Quest, a leading Tech Trade Magazine to discuss how Rapido is leveraging data & technology to build a sustainable infrastructure. #Rapido Read the full article here:
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
This Diwali, bring your family together to celebrate the festival of light. Spread the joy and happiness by lighting diyas of hope. Wishing you all a Happy Diwali. #HappyDiwali #Diwali2021 #Diwali
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Kudos to the @rapidobikeapp team on winning Silver at the 8th edition of the #IndianMarketingAwards . I'm incredibly pleased to see your hard work pay off. Let’s keep it up! @e4mevents
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Aravind Sanka
3 years
For an entrepreneur, having discipline in your life is important, particularly financial discipline. Raising funds successfully is heartening but it is how you manage your funds that is crucial, especially during the early stages of a startup. #SankaSays #Entrepreneur #startup
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
First step to being a successful #entrepreneur ? Having clarity about the purpose. Without clarity, your scale of success won't be what you had expected. Wishing you success in your efforts. Happy World Entrepreneurs’ Day! #WorldEntrepreneursDay2021 #entrepreneur #SuccessTips
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
We conceptualised Rapido after much thinking and research. My co-founders and I wanted to create an impact & make a product that would benefit people everyday. India is the largest market for 2 wheelers but there were no bike-taxis. We decided to solve this, and Rapido was born.
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Children learn more from what you do, than what you teach. Let's nurture them right to be thoughtful citizens of tomorrow. Happy Children's Day! #ChildrensDay #ChildrensDay2021 #childhood
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Aravind Sanka
2 years
Probably the most important aspect of your role as an entrepreneur is that you hold all responsibility. As such, you have a duty to ensure the utmost safety for customers as it is vital to maintain their loyalty and satisfaction towards your product/service. #SankaSays
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
The post-pandemic needs of customers led us to launch an hourly bike taxi rental service aimed at allowing more tasks to get done in one go without booking multiple rides, thus reducing contact. Read more here: #Rapido #publictransport #biketaxi #rentals
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Looking forward to sharing all the learnings & experiences from building @rapidobikeapp and engaging with industry stalwarts in the 5th edition of @ETAuto EV Conclave 2021. Book your seats here: #ETAutoEVC #Autoconclave #ET #Rapido
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Mentors play an important role in our lives. Having a mentor, especially during the initial stages of a business, is an invaluable support for any entrepreneur. On this Teachers Day, let’s remember and thank our mentors. #HappyTeachersDay #TeachersDay #Mentorship #Mindset
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
If your business is not scalable, then you have a problem. As a startup grows and expands, scaling becomes inevitable. Being an entrepreneur, you need to explore such areas where scaling your business makes sense and which would bring profits for you and your team. #SankaSays
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Let's strive to carry on the legacy set by our predecessors and set an example of excellence and hard work for the future of India. Wishing you all a Happy Republic Day! #Future #Growth
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Back in the early days of work, I had realised that sharing a bike ride to work with my friend helped me save quite a bit of money, time and efforts. We beat the traffic every time and discovered shortcuts meant only for the bikes! #BikeSharing
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Today we celebrated & honoured our police officers, our real life heroes, whose unrivaled courage is a testament to their commitment. Rapido captains took their place today in Bangalore, to express our appreciation & gratitude for their services as #ourheroicfrontliners .
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Brands looking to sway the audiences must find a way to include customers in the decision making, whether it's by means of social media or traditional. Read my full article with @FinancialXpress here:
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
When we keep quiet, stigma wins. Exchanging ideas and sharing the challenges with different people will only make the impact bigger. #mentalhealth #Rapido #RapidoBikeTaxi #MentalHealthMatters
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
This may not be the Holi we'd all been waiting for, but like speed bumps, covid-19 precautions are necessary for a safe journey! #HappyHoli2021 - have a fun & safe one!
@rapidobikeapp
Rapido
3 years
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Aravind Sanka
2 years
The prevalence of the phrase 'one step at a time' is not without cause. Opportunities abound everywhere; but with India having the largest market, the first logical step is to establish dominance in the local markets. #SankaSays
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Last week at the Panel Discussion hosted by @IMC_India , Subodh Sangwan, @MainiChetan , Vikram Singhal & I spoke about the developments in the #ridesharing space. Follow the full discussion here: #Rapido #Smartmobility #mobility #ElectricVehicles
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
As an entrepreneur, you need to always keep a lookout for opportunities that can add to your value proposition. Post pandemic, q-commerce has skyrocketed, providing us with avenues of expansion & employment. Rapido Captains have taken this mandate on enthusiastically! #SankaSays
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
If you wake up everyday thinking to be better than yesterday, each day has the potential to become fertile ground for success. #MondayThoughtsNotMondayBlues
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Wishing you a season that's merry and bright like the Christmas spirit. #MerryChristmas2021
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
A New Year offers you a chance, a try, and a purpose to seize the day! Let's be more enterprising, make resolutions, and put them into action this year. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year! #happynewyear
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
With the launch of #Rapido our first challenge was to change the perception about bikes not being safe. Our solution was to provide an insurance policy to customers.This helped assure our customers that we didn’t take their safety for granted. #MobilitySolutions
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Understanding customer needs and keeping abreast with competitive prices and offerings are vital to creating customer value. For long term business growth, you need to have exceptional customer service and increase convenience features. #EntrepreneurTips
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Aravind Sanka
3 years
The word hustle brings to mind an image of activity. In a work context, a good hustle is not enough for your business to succeed. What you need is a healthy hustle - where you can push above your weight and deliver beyond what is expected without burnout. #SankaSays #Leadership
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
A recent article by @Shruti_Malhotra from @CNBCTV18News throws light on our expansion plans for the one-tap solution that is #RapidoRental for running multiple errands in one go. Read more: #Rapido #CNBCTV18 #RapidoAuto #StartUps
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Dussehra is celebrated to honour the victory of good over evil. To mark this occasion, let’s all burn our demons and overcome the challenges we face in our lives. Happy Dussehra! #HappyDussehra #Dussehra #Dussehra2021 #Success #Growth
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Even without the need for daily commute to offices & colleges, #Rapido Bike Taxi, Autos saw tremendous recovery post Wave 2 as #safety , #hygiene & affordability become paramount to all. Read more about the recovery story in this @FinancialXpress article:
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
1 year
@officeashish Hey Ashish, nothing could have made us happier than knowing that you are satisfied with the earnings and enjoy working with us. Thank you for showing us your support by letting us know about your experience. Keep riding with Rapido!
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
A tip of hat to every #startup in India for playing a significant role towards building a sustainable and super economy. And also a word to the young minds that are abuzz with definitive and world changing ideas, never give up. #NationalStartupDay
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
I’m firmly believe in Mahatma Gandhi's saying- Be the change you want to see in the world. It’s time to be proactive and get those changes happening. Wishing you all a Happy Gandhi Jayanti. #gandhiji #GandhiJayanti #HappyGandhiJayanti
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Conserving energy is the foundation of being energy independent. Energy saved is energy earned. Let's work towards preserving energy & take steps towards the same at every opportunity we get. #NationalEnergyConservationDay
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
@rapidobikeapp has been nominated for the @htcity , @htTweets 30 Under 30 awards for 2021 under the Travel category for its never-say-never attitude. Let’s get voting:
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Proud to say that #Rapido services are pushing the Indian mobility model in the right direction with technology. Check out my recent interview with News18 to find out more about Rapido, including our plans to help the EV revolution in India. #BikeShare
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Work experience is really important if you want to start your own venture. Through work experience, I learnt about the best processes for establishing Rapido, built a network of similar-minded people, & saw firsthand the kind of challenges one faces as an entrepreneur #SankaSays
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Rapido currently provides 3 services across the country in daily commuting and logistics solutions. It was after years of hard work that Rapido was able to reach this stage, and I hope to continue expanding our range of services. #RapidoRides
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Aravind Sanka
3 years
Whether you’re standing in the heat, or about to face your boss's wrath again...Rapido Captains always manage to save the day & make everyone go Ohh! #Rapido #GoOhhWithRapido #RapidoCampaign
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Aravind Sanka
2 years
Observing the success and failures of others is the most information-rich data stream there is. Not only do you have proven statistics in your armor, but it also allows you to dynamically learn & unlearn habits as times change. A need ever so constant in entrepreneurship.
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Looking forward to the @ETAuto 's EV Auto Conclave. I’d be sharing my perspectives as a panelist on Rapido’s role in electrifying the two-wheeler market in India. See you there! #Rapido #EVs #ETAutoEVC
@ETAuto
ET Auto
3 years
Here is a special message from Mr. Aravind Sanka, Co-Founder, @rapidobikeapp . Join him at the ETAuto EV Conclave on March 17th, 2021 Participate in the discussion with your question/comments with #ETAutoEVC
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Today #socialmedia facilitates communication with the customers, enabling the melding of social interactions into transactional relationships. This article by Eileen Brown is just the fresh breath of air! Read:
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
This International Men's Day, let's open conversations where we normalise things for #men , doing away with cultural referencing and understanding that they are just as human and vulnerable as anyone else. #InternationalMensDay #InternationalMensDay2021 #MensDay
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Aravind Sanka
3 years
With a rise in the demand for last-mile delivery, pick-ups and drop-offs, the Indian mobility market this year may see the focus shift to vehicles based on the CASE module - Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric. #SankaSays
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Nobody knows competition better than us. It is important in driving the business & being successful. The spirit of competitiveness helps create awareness of the brand. Don’t be afraid to embrace competition.
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Our logistics services comprise one of the fastest growing networks, focusing on last-mile delivery solutions. Right from ecommerce & online food deliveries via Rapido B2B services to Rapido Local- a P2P service where you can exchange essentials, we have it all. #Rapido #Logistics
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
We’re grateful for the Karnataka government’s updated decision on policies around #EVbiketaxis & can’t wait to see the employment opportunities it creates in #urbanmobility . Read more in this @livemint article: #KarnatakaElectricBikeTaxis #Rapido
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Aravind Sanka
3 years
In 2020, India had 35 of the world's 50 most polluted cities, with New Delhi leading the charts for the 3rd consecutive year. This is where the emergence of #electricvehicles is a blessing, specifically #electricBikes . They're not only affordable & smart but also #emissionfree .
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
@Avinash61848005 My team will reachout and solve this. Sorry for that. @RapidoCares
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
I find that in order to decongest Indian roads we need to maximize the use of existing assets i.e. bikes, and leverage the power of shared mobility. This will not only fastrack urbanization but also promote inclusive economic growth. #MobilitySolutions #Economy
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
#Throwback to the time when one of my Captains shared how he sustained his 9-5 job by part timing with us on his personal bike and improving his income. Elated to have such an impact on people’s lives. #growth #businessgoals
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
5 years
@bikrambsp @KunalKhattar @rapidobikeapp @sr_rishikesh Hi Bikram, Can you DM me your mobile number and will get it sorted @RapidoCares
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
A salute to all our freedom fighters. A Very Happy Independence Day to all of us! 🇮🇳 May our fight with the pandemic soon be victorious! #HappyIndependenceDay #independencedayindia #Rapido #DailyTravel #BikeTaxi #RapidoBikeTaxi
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Aravind Sanka
2 years
From inception, we have done more than 300Million Orders and as of now, we do 20Million orders every single month with the help of 450,000 monthly active captains on our platform across 90+ cities.
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
The way you think makes an impact on your day-to-day living. Thinking positively is beneficial for many reasons, most of all for your mental health. If you are a budding entrepreneur especially, thinking positive becomes a cornerstone to your success. #PositiveThinkingDay
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
3 years
Football has always been a passion of mine. One of my biggest takeaways from the sport has been the lessons I learnt in teamwork and sportsmanship on the field, which have helped me be a better manager. Happy National Sports Day! #NationalSportsDay
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
6 years
@24khushbu @rapidobikeapp Sorry for that and thanks for identifying the bug. Will look into it and make sure our captains stay in India serving our awesome customers.
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
9 years
Quit Smoking and have a pleasant ride with @rapidobikeapp
@rapidobikeapp
Rapido
9 years
Introducing #Rapido10for10 - bike rides to anywhere in Bangalore for just Rs 10 for 10 days
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Coined by an earlier member of our team, the name Rapido was chosen to convey the crux of our service - quick & affordable travel. Our mission is to create an impact on people's lives & give them an opportunity to change their lifestyle for the better. #Futurism
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Aravind Sanka
9 years
@rapidobikeapp
Rapido
9 years
It's gonna be compulsory for pillion riders to wear helmets in #Bangalore soon!
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
@BUNNYLUCKYSTYL2 @rapidobikeapp sorry for the issue, let us look into it and resolve it asap
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
6 years
@AmVikashHere @rapidobikeapp Will ask our team to look into it and get back to you. Can you confirm if it's still happening? Can you also Kill the app and check again.
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
5 years
@Achran1 @rapidobikeapp @RapidoCares Achran can you email me your problem. Will get it sorted. I am at aravind @rapido .bike
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Aravind Sanka
2 years
@aSoovigya @rapidobikeapp @AnupamMittal Can you dm me your details. Will look into and take actions accordingly
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Aravind Sanka
3 years
On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, let’s celebrate new beginnings. Wishing good fortune and wisdom to you and your family. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi. #GaneshChaturthi #NewBeginnings
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
2 years
Our vision is to make transportation Affordable, Accessible, and Convenient.
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
6 years
@helloanand @CleverTap Its been a while we are following with your team and no one is resolving the issues. Its more than a year and still we are not able to completely rely on the platform.
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@sankaaravind
Aravind Sanka
1 year
@SahidAn02555635 Hi Reyaz, we regret that your account has been suspended. Kindly allow us some time as we look into this so that we can get back to you with an update.
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