Rapido controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Further seizures in Bengaluru and Maharashtra
Officials seized more than 120 Rapido bikes in Bengaluru and 65 motorcycles in Pune after complaints and determinations that bike-taxi operations were not authorized.
2020
Assam operating ban
Transport officials in Assam banned Rapido across the state, citing the absence of a required commercial license or permit.
2020
Mumbai authorization dispute
Mumbai transport authorities asked Rapido to stop its service shortly after launch, alleging that it had begun operations without government permission.
2019
Tamil Nadu bike-taxi litigation
The Madras High Court temporarily banned Rapido's operations across Tamil Nadu in July 2019 amid questions about the legality of bike taxis. The restriction was lifted in August while the state considered rules for the sector.
2019
Bengaluru vehicle seizures and investigation
Bengaluru authorities seized Rapido motorcycles and initiated an investigation after bike taxis were treated as illegal under local transport rules.