According to reports, Rapido, has partnered with the Election Commission and the Bangalore Betterment Party (BBMP) to provide free auto and taxi trips to senior citizens and voters with disabilities on April 26, the day of voting.

Voters can use their entitlement to free trips on Election Day by using the Rapido app and the code VOTENOW, the business announced. On Election Day, Rapido will send out over 10 lakh captains in over 100 locations to offer free rides.

On Election Day, Rapido will provide free bike taxi rides to Karnataka voters in the cities of Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru with the help of the ECI.

This program highlights Rapido's commitment to empowering and motivating Karnataka voters to exercise their democratic right to vote.

Rapido’s cofounder Pavan Guntupalli says, "We are undertaking this initiative to ensure that every voter in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru can successfully fulfill their civic duty by casting their votes in the Indian General Election 2024. We want to specifically ensure that differently abled and senior citizen voters have equitable access to exercise their democratic rights. By extending free auto and cab rides to them, we are redoubling our commitment to inclusivity and social responsibility.”

Besides SP Krishnaraj, owner of Nisarga Grand Hotel says, “We started the concept of offering free food to those who cast their votes during the 2018 assembly polls. A group of youngsters who visited the restaurant were hesitant to cast their votes. I tried to convince them, and they asked if they would receive free dosa if they cast their vote. I agreed. Then they said they would bring their friends. I assured them that I would provide complimentary food to everyone who voted. It's our democratic right and a celebration of democracy.”