Bengaluru-based bike-taxi app Rapido Monday launched operations in the city to provide time-saving transport to its customers.

The bike-taxi offers commuters the alternative option of a two-wheeler to navigate through traffic snarls quickly and reach their destination on time, Rapido city head Sachin said.

A base fare of Rs 15 plus a distance charge of Rs 3 per kilometre will be charged, he said.

"It also provides employment opportunities as people can sign up as Captains and earn a decent living," he said.

Rapido will launch its services in Varanasi, Agra, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur and Kanpur within few months, he added.

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