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How Bike Taxis Can Be the Next Big Disruption in Indian Transport System

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Nitin Lahoti

The congested and populated cities of India provide a potential opportunity for bike taxis as an alternative mode of transport. You can book a bike taxi just like you hail an Ola or Uber using a mobile app. Many startups have already started operating in different cities and more look to join the race.

Bike taxis have their share of advantages and challenges which we are going to explore in this post. We will also take a look at the popular bike taxi companies in India who are successfully operating in the country.

How are Bike Taxis becoming Popular among Indian Youth?

Bike taxis are becoming one of the preferred modes of transport among Indian commuters, especially the youth. What are the reasons behind it? Let's explore!

Catering to Last Mile Connectivity and Short Distances

Most cities in India have a wide network of the public transport system which includes bus, metros and trains. Yet, most people have to find a way to reach their home or destination when they get down from a metro or bus. They have to either book a cab or hail an auto rickshaw to travel the last few miles which are often inconvenient or costly.

Bike taxis look forward to solving the problem of last-mile connectivity by offering an ideal mode of transport. You can also book a bike taxi to travel short distances in a comfortable and affordable manner.

Reach Your Destination Quicker

26% people in India still spend around 90 minutes every day commuting to work and other places. The situation is worse in cities with a high percentage of population and cars like Mumbai or Delhi where the average commuting time is around 30 minutes.

On-demand bike taxis help you cut down on your commuting time and drops you at your destination quicker than cabs, buses or autos. Bikes are ideal for navigating the narrow, crowded streets and bazaars of India where cars find it difficult to move even an inch!

A distance which a car takes 30 minutes to cover can be brought down to 10 to 15 minutes when you are riding a bike.

Read more on bike taxi startups India

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