Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd, which operates as Rapido, has welcomed a statement from Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, who has urged state governments across India to permit private two-wheeler owners to operate bike taxis. The minister said the move could enable more than 8 crore people to earn through their two-wheelers, particularly in semi-urban and rural India.
Bike taxis have become one of the most accessible and affordable modes of last-mile and point-to-point mobility in the country, especially in congested urban centres and areas with limited public transport connectivity. Rapido, which pioneered the bike taxi category in India, said it has consistently supported policy frameworks that enable safe, regulated and inclusive two-wheeler mobility services across states.
Manasvi Mann, General Counsel and Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Policy at Rapido, said, "Hon'ble Minister Gadkari's call to states is a significant step forward for the bike taxi ecosystem. His reference to the potential opportunity for over 8 crore two-wheeler owners reinforces the important role bike taxis can play in creating flexible earning opportunities while making everyday mobility more affordable and accessible. The Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025 have created an enabling framework; consistent adoption across states can now provide the regulatory certainty needed to unlock the category's potential at scale. Rapido remains committed to working closely with state governments to support a safe, compliant and inclusive bike taxi ecosystem."
The minister's remarks build on the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which allow state governments to permit non-transport motorcycles to carry passengers through licensed aggregators. Rapido said consistent adoption of this framework across states could provide greater regulatory clarity for captains and commuters who depend on bike taxis for earning opportunities and daily mobility.
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