Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Rapido Faces Backlash Over Traffic Delay Charges
Imagine you're in a Rapido, and you get stuck in traffic.
Now, Rapido is charging extra money if your ride is delayed for more than 10 minutes because of traffic.
People are not happy because traffic isn't their fault, and they feel it's like the company is trying to get more money.
The app tells you about this during the ride, and the charges can add up to some extra fees.
Some users say they were already paying a tip.
Officials are looking into whether this is fair, especially since they are already looking at how Rapido handles tips.
Rapido has not commented on the new charges.
Rapido is charging extra fees to users if their ride is delayed by traffic.
The fee applies after the first 10 minutes of delay, at a rate of ₹0.50 per minute up to ₹30.
Commuters in Bengaluru are protesting the charges, calling them unfair and exploitative.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is already reviewing Rapido over advance tipping practices.
Rapido has declined to comment on the new traffic delay charges.
- Who
- Rapido, commuters in Bengaluru, and the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).
- What
- Rapido is charging extra fees for traffic delays during rides.
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Rapido introduced traffic delay charges, sparking user complaints of unfair fees and exploitation.
Commuters
Rapido
Fairness of Charges
Commuters
Commuters argue the charges are unfair, as traffic delays are beyond their control and are a form of extortion.
Rapido
Rapido likely justifies charges to compensate drivers for time lost in traffic, which impacts their earnings.
Driver Compensation
Commuters
Commuters claim that the charges are unreasonable, as drivers should be paid a fair wage regardless.
Rapido
The charges provide an extra income and compensates the drivers fairly.
- Delay Charge
- ₹0.50 per minute after 10 minutes of delay
- Maximum Delay Charge
- ₹30
- Regulatory Body Reviewing
- Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
- Prior Complaint
- Advance tipping
- Average Advance Tip
- ₹40