Rapido expands travel booking options with new partnerships

Rapido, a bike taxi and auto ride service, has expanded its services by partnering with Goibibo, ConfirmTkt, and RedBus to offer train, flight, bus, and hotel bookings through its app. The move aims to position Rapido as a one-stop solution for digital travel users, combining daily mobility with travel booking. The service is now available on Rapido's app home screen.

Rapido, a prominent player in the bike taxi and auto ride service market, has taken a significant step forward by partnering with Goibibo, ConfirmTkt, and RedBus to offer train, flight, bus, and hotel bookings through its app. This strategic move aims to position Rapido as a comprehensive one-stop solution for digital travel users, combining daily mobility with travel booking services.

The integration, which will be available on Rapido's app home screen, marks a significant expansion for the company. By bundling travel bookings with its core mobility services, Rapido seeks to simplify travel planning and booking for users, particularly those in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The company aims to tap into the growing online travel market in India, which is projected to reach ₹5.8 trillion by FY26, growing at a CAGR of 14%, according to a Business Standard report.

According to industry estimates cited in the report, less than 40% of total travel bookings currently happen online, leaving substantial room for digital adoption. Rapido, with its strong grassroots presence, is well-positioned to onboard the next 100 million digital travel users by offering a unified experience across various transport modes.

The partnership will provide users with a single interface to browse and book tickets and accommodation, leveraging the APIs and inventory of Goibibo, ConfirmTkt, and RedBus. This move aligns with the broader trend of Indian startups integrating multimodal transport and travel services to capture a larger share of the digital consumption ecosystem.

Rajesh Magow, co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of MakeMyTrip, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating that it would further strengthen digital travel penetration across smaller markets.

As Rapido continues to grow, its expansion into the digital travel space positions it as an emerging super app, similar to Southeast Asian ride-hailing giants such as Grab and Gojek, which have diversified into financial and lifestyle services.