It's free Rapido rides for Delhi voters on May 25
Leading commute app Rapido has partnered with the Chief Electoral Office of Delhi to offer free bike/taxi rides on voting day, May 25, under their “Sawaari Zimedaari Ki” initiative
Leading commute app Rapido has partnered with the Chief Electoral Office of Delhi to offer free bike/taxi rides on voting day, May 25, under their “Sawaari Zimedaari Ki” initiative.
The strategic collaboration aims to increase voter turnout in Delhi on Saturday when seven Lok Sabha seats are polling.
Voters can avail themselves of free rides from the polling booth to their homes by using the code “VOTENOW”
Steps to book a free ride: Step 1: Open Rapido App; Step 2: Set your Pick and Drop Location; Step 3: Click on coupon tab - > enter coupon code - VOTENOW - > Click on Apply; Step 4: Click on Book Bike
The initiative aims to facilitate residents' voting rights and ensure a more inclusive electoral process, a statement issued by Rapido said.
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.
Rapido’s co-founder Pavan Guntupalli said, "We are undertaking this initiative to ensure that voters in Delhi can successfully fulfil their civic duty by casting their votes in the Indian General Election 2024.
"By offering these free rides, we are celebrating democracy in action. Our Rapido captains in Delhi 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."
P. Krishnamurthy, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, said: "The collaboration with Rapido is a significant step towards ensuring that every eligible voter in Delhi can participate without facing transportation challenges. By offering free rides from polling booths to their homes, we aim to make the voting process as accessible and convenient as possible."
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