India's largest bike taxi app providing the best intra-city commuting services, Rapido has collaborated with ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) to allow the customers in Chennai to book the tickets for metro via the mobile app.

This deliberated partnership makes Rapido a feasible solution for tackling the daily commutation requirements by taking an inclusive advancements and seamlessly connecting the users with metro services.

In the year 2023, CMRL (Chennai Metro Rail Limited) recorded an inspiring daily average of 2.66 lakh passengers, adding up a notable 9.11 crore passengers on Chennai Metro Trains. On this regard of response to increased demand for affordable & flawless transportation, Rapido is taking a significant move by offering ample of features on commutation planning.

All within the user-friendly interface of the Rapido app, users can enjoy the features including the amalgamation of a range of transportation modes, such as bike taxis, cabs, and autos together with stress-free metro ticket bookings. By this way, anticipating an extensive bang, Rapido forecasts a minimum 15 percent boost in purchase of metro tickets through its app and capitalizes on its well-known consumer base. Whereas booking metro tickets is presently accessible for Android users and now the iOS version is in progress & is projected to be set up shortly.

Speaking on to this, Aravind Sanka, Co-Founder, Rapido, shared his thoughts on this partnership by stating, “Our partnership with ONDC marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide holistic commuting solutions. Introducing metro ticket bookings on the Rapido app aims to streamline the daily commute for millions of Chennai residents, offering them a seamless and affordable travel experience. The collaboration between Rapido and ONDC aligns with the vision of making transportation more accessible and also contributes to the larger narrative of a digitally empowered India. Rapido has expanded its horizons into multi-modal logistics, offering users the capability to book end-to-end commutes on the Rapido platform”.

Similarly, T Koshy, MD & Chief Executive Officer, ONDC stated, “At ONDC, we believe in embracing innovation in Digital network. As Chennai Metro joins the Open Network, it is not just a milestone but rather a bold stride towards revolutionizing mass transit. This isn’t merely about ticketing, it’s about unlocking the full spectrum of possibilities for commuters. From multimodal integration to a seamless blend of ancillary services, ONDC is all set to redefine mobility.”

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