Rapido, a well-known auto-tech aggregator in India, has announced an initiative to equip 1000 auto-rickshaws in Delhi with seatbelt systems to enhance passenger safety and rain curtains to aid commuters navigate adverse weather conditions.
This ground-breaking move underscores Rapido’s dedication to revolutionizing road security practices and redefining of the commuter experience.
The most modern safety features have been added to Rapido’s auto rickshaws, which are currently operating in busy South Delhi neighborhoods (Malviya Nagar, Saket, and Sarojini Nagar), Noida’s thriving sectors (6 & Kaushambi Metro), bright Greater Noida (Knowledge Park), and dynamic Sector 30 in Gurugram. Rapido’s commitment to nurturing road safety knowledge, enhancing consumer trust, and upgrading ride quality is strengthened through this strategic project.
Elaborating on these groundbreaking steps towards road safety, Pavan Guntupalli, the visionary co-founder of Rapido Auto, articulated, “Autos in our country have long been bereft of comprehensive safety mechanisms to cushion the impact of accidents. As conscientious service providers, we have taken it upon ourselves to spearhead a paradigm shift in this domain. Our unwavering focus has been on sensitizing our passengers about the imperative of road safety. This very determination propels us to integrate life-saving seatbelts and rain curtains into our auto fleet, thereby ensuring an all-encompassing sense of security for our riders. This revolutionary leap has already been embraced in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, and our resolve remains steadfast to extend this pioneering practice across all our operational cities.”
Elevating Road Safety through Innovative Partnerships and Initiatives
Rapido Auto has formed strategic partnerships with city traffic police units across the entire nation, adding another achievement to its resume. These partnerships have resulted in extensive safety awareness initiatives that give their captains crucial CPR and basic life support training. At major intersections in urban hubs like Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, and Madurai, a particularly compelling mime program has grabbed center stage.
This visually striking project presents the fundamentals of driving safety in a way that the general public can actually relate to. Rapido’s continuous collaboration with law enforcement agencies and other interested parties exemplifies a broad initiative to promote the adoption of standards for road safety.
The nationwide safety paradigm not only demonstrates Rapido’s unwavering commitment to placing safety at the center of its operations, but it also establishes an industry standard that resonates with groundbreaking conviction. In the face of the pervasive road safety quandary that grips the nation, initiatives of this caliber assume an unparalleled significance in a concerted bid to curtail accidents and avert fatalities.
