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Energy & Mobility

Rapido Secures Karnataka Cab Aggregator Licence Through 2031

Rapido Secures Karnataka Cab Aggregator Licence Through 2031

Mobility unicorn Rapido received the cab aggregator licence from Karnataka State Transport Authority under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Rules, valid through 2031. State-level regulatory franchises are becoming critical assets for ride-hailing; founders should map licensing requirements across Indian states and build government relations early—obtaining multi-year licences is now a defensible moat against new entrants.

Source: Inc42 ↗

🎧 This story is in the 14 August 2026 episode — Arjun & Meera
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