Rapido’s Greed Is Bleeding Its Bike Captains Dry: A Delivery Worker’s Rant

I work in the delivery field, grinding it out day after day, and my buddy? He’s a Rapido bike captain, hustling on two wheels to make ends meet. But what Rapido’s doing to its riders right now is beyond disgusting—it’s outright exploitation, and it’s time someone called it out loud and clear. This isn’t just a complaint; it’s a wake-up call for a company that’s raking in profits while screwing over the very people keeping it alive.Let’s break this down. Rapido’s jacked up their so-called “0% commission pack” from 19 rupees to a whopping 50 rupees. Zero percent commission, my ass—it’s just a fancy way to slap riders with a bigger upfront cost while pretending they’re doing them a favor. Then there’s the “booster rides” garbage. Riders are getting paid a pathetic 7-8 rupees per kilometer, and if you factor in pick-up and drop-off, it’s barely 7 rupees total. SEVEN RUPEES. Out of that pitiful amount, riders have to cover fuel, bike maintenance, and whatever else their beat-up two-wheeler needs to keep running. After all that? They’re left with maybe 3.5 rupees per ride to actually take home. Are you kidding me?Three-and-a-half rupees. That’s what Rapido thinks a rider’s sweat, blood, and endless hours are worth. Fuel prices are through the roof, bike repairs aren’t cheap, and don’t even get me started on inflation—household items are more expensive than ever. How the hell is anyone supposed to live on this? Feed a family? Pay rent? This isn’t a paycheck; it’s a slap in the face. Meanwhile, Rapido’s sitting pretty, cutting rider earnings to the bone while quietly pocketing more for themselves. What kind of twisted justice is that? They’re boosting their bottom line by stepping on the necks of the people who make their app worth a damn.These riders aren’t just numbers—they’re out there every day, battling scorching heat, pouring rain, and chaotic traffic. They’re dodging threats from auto drivers who’d rather see them off the road than competing for fares. And for what? Pennies. Literal pennies. Rapido’s forcing them to work themselves into the ground just to survive, not thrive. This isn’t a livelihood; it’s a forced labor scam dressed up as a gig economy dream. Where’s the respect? Where’s the dignity? Riders are breaking their backs in harsh weather, risking their lives in traffic, and Rapido’s response is to squeeze them harder?I see it in my own delivery gig—companies like this don’t care about the little guy. But Rapido’s taking it to a new low. They’re not just ignoring riders; they’re actively screwing them over while smiling for the cameras and bragging about “affordable rides” for customers. Affordable for who? Not the captains who can’t even afford a decent meal after a 12-hour shift. This is a company that’s lost its soul, if it ever had one. They’re building their empire on the backs of riders who get “almost nothing” for their efforts, as my friend puts it. And he’s right—it’s nothing. It’s shameful.So here’s the deal, Rapido: stop hiding behind your PR bullshit and do something. Slash that overpriced commission pack back to what it was. Pay your riders a fair damn wage—something they can actually live on, not this insulting pocket change. They’re not your slaves; they’re the backbone of your whole operation. And to everyone reading this on Reddit—share this, upvote it, get it in front of Rapido’s face. Let’s make some noise so they can’t ignore us anymore. Because if they don’t fix this, they don’t deserve to have a single captain riding for them.