Delhi Metro has introduced a bike taxi service, which includes dedicated rides driven by women, available through the official Delhi Metro app, DMRC Momentum (Delhi Sarthi 2.0). This new initiative aims to enhance last-mile connectivity for passengers.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launched this service in collaboration with First and Last Mile Connectivity India Pvt. Ltd. DMRC Managing Director Vikas Kumar announced on Monday, November 11.
“Delhi Metro customers will now be able to book their Bike taxi rides from Delhi Metro’s official mobile app, DMRC Momentum (Delhi Sarthi 2.0) itself, without the need to juggle between multiple apps,” DMRC posted on X.
The new facility will include two types of bike taxis called SHERYDS for women travellers and RYDR for all passengers.
The SHERYDS bike facility will cater to women travellers according to their preferences. It will train and verify women riders and provide them with employment opportunities.
“This is a custom-tailored initiative designed to meet the needs and preferences of female metro commuters. It also empowers women to travel independently at their convenience and safely to their destination. It offers women drivers an opportunity to become breadwinners, allowing them to live with dignity and respect and focusing on easing first- and last-mile connectivity for Delhiites,” DMRC said.
Additional features of SHERYDS include the use of electric bikes as taxis, GPS tracking, app-based booking for convenience, and affordable fares starting at ₹10, with a rate of ₹10 per km for the initial 2 km and ₹8 per km thereafter.
According to DMRC, the initiative aims to create economic opportunities for women, offer safe and reliable transport options for female commuters, and provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional public transport.
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The RYDR bike taxi service is available to all Delhi Metro passengers.
“RYDR aims to provide an efficient and productive service for all Delhi metro passengers. This Bike taxi service, operating in parallel with SHERYDS, will focus on optimizing rider routes and ensuring shorter, more efficient travel times. Unlike traditional models where drivers may travel long distances, RYDR keeps riders within a specified radius, which ensures both safety and reduced travel time,” DMRC said on X.
DELHI METRO LAUNCHES BIKE TAXI SERVICE FOR ITS COMMUTERS INCLUDING DEDICATED BIKE TAXIS FOR WOMEN TRAVELERS
Delhi Metro customers will now be able to book their Bike taxi rides from Delhi Metro’s official mobile app, DMRC Momentum (Delhi Sarthi 2.0) itself without the need to… pic.twitter.com/pFwmhi3t0u
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) November 11, 2024
The Bike taxi service is currently available in 12 metro stations, including Dwarka Sec-21, Dwarka Sec-10, Dwarka Sec-14, Dwarka Mor, Janakpuri West, Uttam Nagar East, Rajouri Garden, Subhash Nagar, Kirti Nagar, Karol Bagh, Millennium City Centre Gurugram and Palam.
From 8 am to 9 pm, 50 SHERYDS and 150 RYDR will operate in a nearly 3 to 5 km radius.
DMRC plans to use the bike taxi service to cover more than 100 stations monthly. In the coming three months, 1000 bike riders will use both SHERYDS and RYDER facilities to cover all 250 stations.
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