Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Rapido Enters Food Delivery, Prompting Price Cuts from Rivals
Rapido, a company that does bike and taxi services, is now delivering food.
They are not charging restaurants commission which made other food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato lower prices on some items.
They lowered the cost of a McDonald's combo.
This shows that competition is happening in the food delivery market.
Rapido offers lower prices to customers compared to existing platforms.
Restaurants are also interested in Rapido's zero-commission structure.
Rapido entered the food delivery market with a zero-commission model.
Swiggy and Zomato reduced the price of a McDonald's combo in response.
The McChicken Burger Combo is priced at Rs 199 on the platforms.
Rapido's combo price, including fees, is significantly lower than competitors.
Restaurants are showing interest in Rapido's structure.
- Who
- Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato and McDonald's.
- What
- Rapido launched a food delivery service, prompting price cuts by competitors.
- When
- The service is currently in a pilot phase.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India (pilot), Mumbai.
- Why
- To compete in the food delivery market and potentially attract customers and restaurants.
Consumer-Friendly Pricing
Market Duopoly
Pricing
Consumer-Friendly Pricing
Rapido offers zero-commission, and lower prices.
Market Duopoly
Swiggy/Zomato charge commission, leading to higher prices for consumers
- Company
- Rapido
- Service
- Food Delivery (Pilot)
- Location
- Bengaluru, Mumbai
- Competitors
- Swiggy, Zomato
- Rapido Commission
- Zero
- Combo Price (Swiggy/Zomato)
- Rs 199
- Combo Price (Rapido)
- Rs 230
- Rider Base
- 4 million
