New Bike Taxi Service by Delhi Metro Includes Women-Driven Rides

Delhi Metro has introduced a new bike taxi service, available for booking through the official Delhi Metro app, DMRC Momentum (Delhi Sarthi 2.0). Launched on November 11, 2024, in partnership with First And Last Mile Connectivity India Pvt. Ltd., the service also includes a dedicated bike taxi option for women, enhancing commuter convenience and safety.

Key Points

• Launch Date: November 11, 2024.
• Service Partner: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) partnered with First And Last Mile Connectivity India Pvt. Ltd.
• Platform: Bike taxi service available through the official DMRC app, DMRC Momentum (Delhi Sarthi 2.0).

Service Types

• SHERYDS: Women-driven bike taxi service tailored for female commuters.
• RYDR: General bike taxi service for all passengers.

Key Features of the Service

SHERYDS

• Exclusively for women, with verified women drivers.

• • Provides a safer and independent travel option for women.
  • Utilizes electric bikes, ensuring eco-friendliness.
  • GPS tracking for safety and convenience.

• Affordable pricing starting from ₹10 (₹10 per km for first 2 km, ₹8 per km afterward).

• Aims to offer employment opportunities for women drivers, enhancing their economic independence.

RYDR

• Available to all metro passengers.
• Focuses on optimizing routes for faster and more efficient rides.
• Keeps riders within a specified radius to ensure safety and reduce travel time.

Operational Details

Availability

The service is available at 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.

Service Hours

• 8 AM to 9 PM, with 50 SHERYDS and 150 RYDR bikes operating within a 3 to 5 km radius.

Expansion Plans

• DMRC aims to expand the service to over 100 stations within a month and plans to involve 1000 riders over the next three months.

Objectives

• Safety: Enhance the safety of women commuters by providing a dedicated women-driven taxi service.
• Eco-friendly Transportation: Encourage the use of electric bikes, reducing the environmental impact.
• Economic Empowerment: Offer women employment opportunities, contributing to their economic empowerment.
• Convenience: Provide a seamless bike taxi service that can be booked directly from the DMRC app, minimizing the need for multiple apps.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Delhi Metro launches bike taxi service
Launch Date	November 11, 2024
App	DMRC Momentum (Delhi Sarthi 2.0)
Service Types	SHERYDS (Women-only) and RYDR (General service)
Electric Bikes	Yes, for eco-friendly transportation
Booking	Through DMRC app
Service Hours	8 AM to 9 PM
Service Areas	12 stations, including Dwarka, Karol Bagh, Gurugram
SHERYDS Features	Women-driven, verified drivers, GPS tracking, ₹10+ pricing
RYDR Features	General service, optimized routes, safe travel radius
Future Plans	Expand to 100 stations in a month, 1000 riders in 3 months
Goals	Safety, eco-friendliness, economic empowerment, convenience