Bengaluru, Feb. 14 -- Ride-hailing service provider Rapido is set to roll out its new fleet of 'Pink Rapido' bikes in Karnataka -- all driven by women, for women -- by the end of this year.

The company's co-founder, Pavan Guntupalli, revealed this ambitious plan while answering a query at the 'Global Investment Summit' on Friday here.

"Our goal is to provide 25,000 job opportunities for women by introducing women captains on Rapido bikes. If a woman can safely travel with an unknown driver, reaching her destination with ease, it can be considered our success," Guntupalli said.

He emphasised that the initiative is not just about creating jobs, but about offering women a safe and empowering work environment. "We have implemented several ...