Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Rapido's Food Delivery Pilot Delayed Amid Procedural Issues
Rapido, a bike-taxi company, planned to start delivering food in Bengaluru but has hit some roadblocks.
They wanted to be different by not charging restaurants a commission.
However, the launch is delayed due to some paperwork and changes with investors.
Also, another food delivery company, Swiggy, is selling its part of Rapido to avoid competition.
Rapido's board will soon decide when to start delivering food and how the investor changes will happen.
Rapido's food delivery pilot launch has been delayed beyond the initial July timeline.
The delay stems from procedural hurdles, potentially linked to investor restructuring.
Rapido planned a zero-commission model, differentiating from Zomato and Swiggy.
Swiggy is divesting its 12% stake in Rapido due to a conflict of interest.
Rapido's board will meet to discuss the investor restructuring and launch timeline.
- Who
- Rapido and Swiggy.
- What
- Rapido's food delivery pilot launch delay.
- When
- Delayed beyond the originally planned July launch.
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- Procedural hurdles and investor restructuring.
Restaurants
Rapido
Commission vs. Delivery Fees
Restaurants
Would pay a delivery fee based on order value.
Rapido
Would receive zero commission for delivery.
- Company
- Rapido
- Industry
- Food Delivery
- Planned Launch
- July (delayed)
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Competitors
- Zomato and Swiggy
- Swiggy's Stake
- 12%