Rapido teams with BigBasket, Big Bazaar & Spencer's for lockdown essential deliveries across 90 cities

Rapido deploys 70% of its bike-taxi fleet for last-mile grocery delivery in partnership with BigBasket, Big Bazaar and Spencer's Retail during the COVID-19 lockdown, charging no commission. Talks are underway with Grofers, Dunzo and FreshtoHome to expand the essentials network.

— Filed Mon, 6 Jul, 2026, 05:50 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Rapido partners with Big Basket, Big Bazaar and Spencer's Retail for last-mile essential deliveries across 90 Indian cities during COVID-19 lockdown, deploying 70% of its driver fleet and charging no commission, with talks ongoing with Grofers, Dunzo, FreshtoHome.

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Rapido repurposes its bike-taxi fleet for essentials delivery, tying up with BigBasket, Big Bazaar and Spencer's across 90 cities amid the lockdown, with plans to add Grofers, Dunzo and FreshtoHome.

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