SHILLONG: Traffic jam is probably one of the biggest challenge which every Shillongite have to face almost every day in the city.
But now Rapido, an online bike taxi aggregator company, has started its services in Shillong for commuters to beat traffic and reach their destination in a two-wheeler.
Subhankar Banerjee, Public Relations Consultant (Rapido Bikes) while talking to The Shillong Times said that the services have been launched in a pilot project basis with around 40-45 riders (captains) and the services will be officially launched in the next 15-20 days in Shillong.
Stating that a lot of people in Shillong are downloading the app, he also added that the company is keen to work on the concept of bringing even female riders as well since Shillong is a women-centric market.
The company added that the concept of part time riders will be there where riders can do it in their spare time.
Admitting that the demands increased much faster in Guwahati than Shillong, he said that the company is giving first preference for employment opportunities to local riders from Shillong.
According to Banerjee, there is no time limit for any rider to use the services and even if a commuter needs the service at 11 pm at night, a captain will be available for the commuter.
On being asked about the security of the commuters
who will use the services, he said that registration of the captains, their license and other documents are being sent to local police station for verification.
It may be mentioned that over the last few years, Shillong have also emerged as a happy market for two-wheeler companies as many people in Shillong are now resorting to two-wheelers to beat the ever increasing traffic.
