​As of April 28, 2025, Rapido is reportedly preparing to enter the food delivery market in Bengaluru. The company is in early-stage discussions with restaurant owners to develop a business model that challenges the current commission structures of established players like Zomato and Swiggy. Rapido aims to offer a more cost-effective alternative for restaurants by leveraging its extensive two-wheeler fleet for deliveries.

While Rapido already provides delivery services for individual restaurants and has partnerships with platforms like Swiggy and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), this new initiative would mark its direct entry into the food delivery sector. The company has not yet finalized its plans, and no official launch date has been announced. ​

This move comes amid a broader trend of ride-hailing companies diversifying into food delivery. For instance, Ola has recently piloted a 10-minute food delivery service in select areas of Bengaluru through ONDC.

Rapido’s potential entry into the food delivery market could introduce more competition and provide restaurants with additional options for delivery partnerships.

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